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Event:
CFC 450: Nao v IsMore
Date: Jan 07, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Liguy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Liguy is trying to control. Martinez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Martinez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liguy pulls his head out easily.
Liguy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Martinez is trying to control but can't.
Liguy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Martinez actively working from the bottom here.
Martinez wants to control but Liguy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Martinez regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Martinez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Liguy's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1##SUB#
Martinez has his foot on Liguy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Liguy works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Martinez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Liguy is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Martinez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Liguy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Liguy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liguy landing some decent shots from guard.
Liguy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Martinez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Liguy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Martinez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Liguy is working Martinez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Liguy lands a couple of elbows.
Martinez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Liguy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC2#Martinez is rocked!#T2#
Liguy arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Martinez's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Oleg Liguy! |
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Event:
CFC 442: El Toro Jr v Adrianov
Date: Dec 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Murphy throws a powerful right kick. Martinez tried to block low but the kick was high! Martinez was taken right off of his feet! Murphy jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Shane Murphy!
Shane Murphy really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Grunge 63: Never Forget
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Wolfman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Martinez.
Martinez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wolfman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wolfman throws a monster overhand right that drops Martinez! Wolfman follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klaus Wolfman!
After the fight, Klaus Wolfman 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:
Grunge 51: Soundgarden
Date: Jun 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Trambai throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Martinez moves into the clinch.
Martinez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Martinez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Trambai just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Martinez has hold of one of Trambai's legs. Trambai is fighting the takedown attempt but Martinez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Trambai is pulling down on Martinez's head. It's preventing any offense from Martinez, at least for the moment.
Martinez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trambai keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Trambai pulls Martinez in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Martinez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Trambai, up you get!
Trambai cracks Martinez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sambo Trambai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Trambai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Martinez gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Martinez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Trambai desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Martinez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Trambai is controlling Martinez's trapped leg to prevent Martinez from advancing to side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Trambai's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Martinez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trambai has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Martinez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trambai keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Martinez lands a nice short elbow.
Martinez thows a huge punch but Trambai dodges it nicely.
Martinez trying to control from Trambai's half guard. Trambai has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Trambai keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Martinez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Trambai manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Martinez has Trambai in his guard.#REVR#
Martinez throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Trambai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Trambai wanted to stand there but Martinez had control of the position.
Trambai stays in close to Martinez's body and controls the position.
Martinez wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Trambai sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Martinez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martinez moves forwards but Trambai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Trambai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
BOOM! Trambai lands a beautiful left hook that drops Martinez. Martinez tries to recover but Trambai is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Martinez lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sambo Trambai!
Our winner, Sambo Trambai, 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:
Grunge 44: Man In The Box
Date: May 09, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Martinez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Martinez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Punchy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Martinez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Martinez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Martinez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Martinez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Punchy is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Punchy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martinez pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB#
Martinez seems to be working for a kimura but Punchy defends the submission attempt.
Punchy has a hand on Martinez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Martinez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Punchy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Martinez seems to be working for a kimura but Punchy defends the submission attempt.
Martinez passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Martinez looking to secure an arm triangle but Punchy defends it well.
Martinez unloading with bombs!#T2#
Punchy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Punchy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Punchy is just holding on here. Martinez manages to take his back.
#SUB#
Martinez working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Punchy is doing well to defend. Martinez seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Punchy is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcos Martinez!
Trent Punchy spoke after the fight, saying 'Me Mum... she had it pretty hard ay. Lots of cock for cash.'. |
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Event:
Grunge 39: Don’t Follow
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Martinez throws a leg kick
and Diaz counters with a nice leg kick.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martinez manages to avoid it.
Martinez throws a head kick that misses.
As Martinez looks to move away, Diaz throws a big counter combo but Martinez just gets out of the way.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Martinez to counter with a crisp jab.
Martinez dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Martinez's head and hops out.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Martinez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Martinez is in Diaz's guard.
Martinez trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Martinez won't allow Diaz to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Martinez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Martinez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Martinez cracks Diaz with a solid left hand.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Martinez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Martinez tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martinez.
Martinez looking to pass the guard.
Martinez trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Martinez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Martinez or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz, which made it look bad.
Diaz throws a front kick that sends Martinez stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Diaz throws a solid leg kick but Martinez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diaz.
Horrible takedown attempt by Martinez or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz, which made it look bad.
Neil Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Martinez.
Martinez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Martinez shoots and misses #KD#
and Diaz counters with a left and a right that hurts Martinez! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Diaz jumps into full mount! #ROC#Martinez is rocked!#SUB#
Diaz is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Martinez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Martinez shrugs it off.
Martinez is still in real trouble! Can Diaz finish him?
Martinez tries to control Diaz's body but Diaz pushes him off. Martinez squirms to his side and now Diaz has his back! #SUB#
Diaz is working for a rear naked choke. Martinez is not defending it well and Diaz has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Martinez refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Martinez's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Neil Diaz!
Neil Diaz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Grunge 30: Malfunkshun
Date: Jan 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Dementia throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Martinez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dementia is looking to control Martinez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dementia avoid being mounted?
Dementia is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Martinez connects with a nice short shot to Dementia's temple. #SUB2#
Martinez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dementia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Martinez.
Dementia has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Martinez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Martinez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dementia defending well though.
Dementia trying to control but Martinez postures up.
#T1#
Martinez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Martinez is trying to work for a kimura but Dementia is defending well.
Martinez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dementia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martinez.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Martinez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Martinez is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Martinez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dementia keeping hold of Martinez's head, controlling as best he can.
Martinez wants to take a breather but Dementia is having none of it.
Martinez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Martinez winds up and cracks Dementia with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Martinez wants to take a breather but Dementia is having none of it.
Dementia is looking to get back to full guard here but Martinez has managed to pass to side control instead.#T3#
Dementia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Martinez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dementia is looking to control Martinez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dementia avoid being mounted?
Dementia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dementia wants to get back to full guard.
Martinez is thwarting Dementia's attempts to control the position.
Dementia is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dementia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martinez.
Dementia manages to get to full guard.
Dementia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Dementia keeps moving.
Dementia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Martinez trying to control but Dementia is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dementia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dementia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Martinez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Dementia lands a jab to Martinez's midsection.
Dementia lands a head shot.
Martinez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Martinez ducks under a wild hook from Dementia.
Martinez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dementia does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dementia takes a swing at Martinez's ribcage but misses.
Martinez shoots in for a double leg but Dementia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dementia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dementia cracks Martinez with a hook to the temple - Martinez is on wobbly legs here! Dementia swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Martinez falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Dementia wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pugilistic Dementia!
A relieved looking Pugilistic Dementia thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Grunge 26: Ultramega OK
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Martinez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Niedzwiedzinski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Niedzwiedzinski.
Niedzwiedzinski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Niedzwiedzinski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Martinez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB#
Martinez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Niedzwiedzinski rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Martinez's guard! Nice work there by Niedzwiedzinski!
Niedzwiedzinski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Niedzwiedzinski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Niedzwiedzinski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martinez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Niedzwiedzinski moves to clinch but Martinez breaks away
and Martinez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#TD2#
Martinez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Niedzwiedzinski to score an easy takedown into full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Niedzwiedzinski working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinez trying to strike off his back.
#T1#
Martinez wants to sweep here but Niedzwiedzinski controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Martinez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Niedzwiedzinski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martinez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Niedzwiedzinski has managed to get both his arms back between Martinez's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Niedzwiedzinski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Niedzwiedzinski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Martinez is looking for a triangle but Niedzwiedzinski pushes his legs off easily.
#T2##SU2#
Niedzwiedzinski gets to his feet - Martinez follows without any prompting.
Martinez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Niedzwiedzinski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Niedzwiedzinski blocks the body kick.
#TD2#
Niedzwiedzinski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Martinez is trying to defend but Niedzwiedzinski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SU2#
Niedzwiedzinski decides to stand up.
Niedzwiedzinski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL2#
Niedzwiedzinski clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niedzwiedzinski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Martinez's face.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Niedzwiedzinski scores with a hook to the body.
Martinez is trying to pull guard but Niedzwiedzinski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Niedzwiedzinski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC2#Martinez is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Niedzwiedzinski.
Oh Martinez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Niedzwiedzinski dips a shoulder and cracks Martinez with a mighty uppercut! Martinez falls back against the cage and Niedzwiedzinski unloads with a barrage of strikes! Martinez is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Niedzwiedzinski screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Niedzwiedzinski!
A very excited looking Bruno Niedzwiedzinski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Grunge 24: Jar of Flies
Date: Nov 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Martinez misses with a few strikes there.
#TD#
Leighton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Martinez was covering up waiting for the punch and Leighton finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Martinez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Martinez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Martinez keeping full guard, as Leighton tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Leighton's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Martinez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leighton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Martinez is trying to control the position but Leighton postures up. #T1#
Leighton trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Martinez trying to keep a closed guard but Leighton is proving a slippery customer.
Leighton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martinez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leighton advances to half guard.
Martinez wants to control but Leighton is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Martinez is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Martinez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leighton trying to control from half guard but Martinez is working away. #SUB#
Leighton is working for a kimura but Martinez is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Leighton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Martinez is just riding it out for now. Leighton eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Leighton is working for a submission of some sort.
Martinez trying to hold on to Leighton's head to control him but Leighton postures up.
Leighton is keen to just control but Martinez is a slippery customer.#T3##SUB#
Leighton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Martinez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Leighton.
Martinez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leighton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leighton's back!#SUB2#
Martinez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Martinez working for a choke but Leighton is defending well.
Leighton tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
Leighton manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Leighton, under a barage of strikes from Martinez.
Leighton has hold of Martinez's hands but Martinez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Martinez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leighton sees it coming and defends easily.
Martinez is looking to take a break and control but Leighton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leighton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Leighton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Leighton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez throws a strike but Leighton avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Leighton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martinez. #SUB#
Leighton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Martinez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcos Martinez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Leighton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Martinez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leighton is fending him off so far but Martinez persists. Nope, Leighton circles away and we're back to standing.
Leighton is looking to counter the offense by Martinez and move into the clinch.#TD#
Leighton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Martinez on his heels. He'll look to pass Martinez's guard now, I'm sure.
Leighton trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Leighton has gone for a leg lock! Martinez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Leighton's guard.#REVB#
Martinez throws an elbow that misses. Leighton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Martinez's guard. Nice move by Leighton!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Leighton drops back looking for a leg! Martinez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martinez manages to kick Leighton off! Leighton jumps back into Martinez's guard. #SUB2#
Leighton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martinez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leighton has managed to get both his arms back between Martinez's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Leighton from controlling successfully.
Leighton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Martinez's guard. #SUB#
Martinez is defending against the submission attempts here by Leighton.
#SUB#
Leighton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Martinez is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Leighton seems to be working for a kimura but Martinez defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Leighton is working for a submission of some sort.
#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.
Martinez manages to get to full guard.
Martinez 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#
Leighton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leighton.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Leighton keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Leighton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Leighton working for a triangle but Martinez defends it easily.
Martinez pushing down on Leighton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Martinez trying to control from half guard but Leighton is working away. #SUB#
Leighton looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Leighton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martinez pulls his head out easily. #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.
Leighton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Martinez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Leighton actively working from the bottom here.
Eliott Leighton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leighton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Martinez. #SUB#
Leighton actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez throwing shots but Leighton is blocking nicely.
Leighton tries to roll over but Martinez keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eliott Leighton will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Leighton takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Some wild striking there from Martinez.
Marcos Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Martinez clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Leighton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Martinez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leighton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Leighton 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.#T1#
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Leighton from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Leighton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Martinez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Martinez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Martinez! #REVB#
Leighton tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Martinez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Leighton rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Martinez's guard! Nice work there by Leighton!
Martinez 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##SUB#
Leighton looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Martinez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Leighton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Martinez uses his free foot to push down on Leighton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Leighton.
Leighton manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes. #SUB2#
Martinez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Martinez is trying to control. Leighton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Martinez misses with a head shot. Leighton uses the momentum to regain guard.
Martinez wants to stand and escape but instead Leighton has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Leighton trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Leighton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Martinez trying to control but Leighton postures up.
#SUB#
Leighton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4#
Martinez is trying to maintain the position but Leighton is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Martinez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Martinez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leighton is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Martinez manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Martinez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leighton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Martinez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leighton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leighton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcos Martinez.
I think Martinez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcos Martinez! |
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Event:
Grunge 21: Melvins
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lizard scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Martinez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lizard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lizard throws a jab when Martinez was well out of range.
Samuel Lizard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lizard closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lizard circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Martinez to the canvas! Martinez doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Lizard keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Lizard! |
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Event:
Grunge 17: Last Kiss
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bam Bam tries to bum rush Martinez with a series of wild strikes but Martinez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And Martinez tries to counter it with a takedown but Bam Bam pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Martinez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bam Bam has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Bam Bam missing with a left hand there. Martinez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martinez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bam Bam with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bam Bam scores with a hook.
Bam Bam lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bam Bam fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Martinez slips a jab from Bam Bam.
Martinez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bam Bam lands with a hook. Martinez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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!
Martinez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bam Bam finds it's way round the side to connect with Martinez's head.
Bam Bam is looking to clinch but Martinez is avoiding it.
#T1##TD#
Bam Bam scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Martinez is trying to maintain the position but Bam Bam is very close to passing his half guard.
Martinez is looking to improve his position.
Martinez taking some punishment here, with Bam Bam in his half guard.
Bam Bam is nestled in close to Martinez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bam Bam has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Martinez trying to control but Bam Bam postures up.
#SUB2#
Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bam Bam pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bam Bam lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#Martinez is rocked!
Bam Bam lands strikes from half guard.
Martinez is still in real trouble! Can Bam Bam finish him?
Bam Bam stalling.
Bam Bam lands a big elbow - Martinez is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Bam Bam!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Bam Bam!
A victorious Joey Bam Bam thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Grunge X: Nevermind
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Granit misses. #KD#
Granit lands a left and a right that send Martinez crashing to the mat, dazed. Granit thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Martinez is rocked!
Granit lands with a right and another and another! Martinez is in big trouble! Granit lands again and this time it's lights out for Martinez! A quality knockout there for Granit.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Papa Granit!
Papa Granit retains his light heavyweight title!
Papa Granit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Grunge 8: Screaming Trees
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Punchy gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Martinez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Punchy!
Punchy is looking for a sweep.
Martinez is looking to take a break and control but Punchy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martinez moves into full mount!
Punchy is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Punchy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Martinez punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Martinez working for a submission but Punchy is keeping him at bay.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinez working Punchy over with strikes here. #SUB#
Martinez wants to finish this one by submission but Punchy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Martinez. #T1#
Punchy tries to hold on but Martinez pushes him away.
Martinez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Martinez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Martinez looking to control but Punchy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Martinez landing strikes, looking to finish!
Punchy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Martinez controlling his opponent.
Martinez working Punchy over with strikes here.
Martinez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Punchy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Punchy regains half guard.#T2#
Martinez works his way into side control. #SUB#
Martinez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Punchy has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Punchy is trying to work for a sweep but Martinez has mounted him!
Martinez lands a nice shot to the head.
Punchy wants to hold on but Martinez pushes him away.#SUB#
Martinez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Punchy has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Punchy regains half guard.#SUB#
Martinez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Punchy sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SU#
Martinez stands up and beckons Punchy to join him on the feet.
Martinez shoots in but Punchy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Punchy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Punchy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martinez was well out of range. Poor timing from Punchy.
Martinez attempts a counter takedown but Punchy avoids it well and moves away.
Punchy throws a right hand that Martinez ducks under and follows up with a left that Martinez also avoids with ease.
Trent Punchy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punchy stuns Martinez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Punchy throws a hook but Martinez blocks it.
Martinez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Martinez avoids the body shot from Punchy.
Punchy throws a looping overhand right but Martinez ducks down to avoid it.
Punchy slaps away a takedown attempt from Martinez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Martinez darts in looking for a takedown but Punchy gets double underhooks and turns Martinez into the cage.
Martinez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Punchy circles away quickly and effectively.
Punchy scores with a punch to the head.
Martinez shoots for a double leg takedown but Punchy sprawls well. He's pushed Martinez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Martinez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Punchy lands with a hook. Martinez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Punchy.
A lazy body kick from Martinez
letting Punchy counter with a right hand.
Punchy looks to score with a jab to the body but Martinez is just out of range.
Martinez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Martinez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Martinez.
Martinez throws a big counter combination but Punchy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Martinez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circling - Punchy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martinez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Punchy.
Punchy throws a hook but Martinez blocks it.#TD#
Punchy gets caught napping as Martinez dives in and scores a takedown. Punchy manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Punchy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Martinez is aware though and is defending well.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Punchy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Punchy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martinez defends well.
Marcos Martinez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Punchy can't keep his opponent in guard - Martinez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punchy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Martinez is looking for a kimura but Punchy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Martinez to get the leverage. #T1#
Punchy trying to control here.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Martinez here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#SUB#
Martinez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Punchy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martinez pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Martinez is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Punchy actively working from the bottom here.
Martinez passes to side control.
Punchy regains half guard.#T2##SUB#
Martinez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Punchy defends it well.
Martinez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Punchy can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Martinez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Punchy sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Martinez wants to work for an arm triangle but Punchy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Punchy looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Punchy looking for submissions off his back.
Martinez trying to control the action but Punchy is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Martinez seems to be working for a kimura but Punchy defends the submission attempt.
Martinez prevents Punchy from improving his position.
Punchy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Martinez is working away from the top position though.
Punchy is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Punchy actively working from the bottom here.
Punchy tries to get to full guard but Martinez has control of the leg.
Martinez works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4#
Punchy has given up his back.
Martinez softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Martinez slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB#
Punchy is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Punchy tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Martinez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Martinez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Punchy's half guard.
Martinez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Punchy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Punchy gets full guard.
Punchy working a defensive guard here.
Punchy wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez connects with a couple of short punches.
Martinez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Martinez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Punchy is trying to keep Martinez in close.
#SUB2#
Punchy looking for a guillotine here but Martinez defends easily.
Punchy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Martinez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Martinez landing some decent shots from guard.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Punchy keeps moving. #SUB#
Martinez drops back looking for a leg! Punchy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Punchy manages to kick Martinez off! Martinez jumps back into Punchy's guard.
Martinez with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Martinez is stalling in the full guard.
Martinez tries to free his leg and advance position but Punchy is retaining full guard.
Martinez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Martinez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Punchy is trying to control but can't.
Punchy is refusing to be controlled, as Martinez sits in half guard.
Martinez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Martinez is looking for a kimura but Punchy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Martinez to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Punchy looking for a kimura from the bottom but Martinez passes into side control!
Martinez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3##SUB#
Martinez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Punchy, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Martinez has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Punchy is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Martinez yanks on the arm and Punchy is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Martinez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcos Martinez!
The defeated Trent Punchy had this to say: 'Me Mum... she had it pretty hard ay. Lots of cock for cash.'. |
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Event:
CACC 87
Date: May 10, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bobby Wangler (ranked 2857 p4p, 369 weight class) and Marcos Martinez (ranked 7496 p4p, 668 weight class). Wangler's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Clash - I Fought The Law. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Bobby Wangler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Marcos Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Martinez clinches.
Martinez tries for a takedown but Wangler manages to get underhooks.
Wangler gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (0) Martinez
Martinez looking for a guillotine here but Wangler defends easily.
Martinez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wangler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wangler is stalling in the full guard.
Wangler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wangler has picked Martinez up and slammed him! Martinez can't keep hold of the triangle and Wangler manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (5) vs (0) Martinez
Martinez is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wangler staying calm.
Martinez struggling a bit here.
Wangler trying to control the action but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Martinez seems a little lost for a moment, as Wangler dominates the positioning.
Martinez is trying to get back to half guard.
Martinez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wangler (7) vs (0) Martinez
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is squirming around, avoiding Wangler's attempts to control the action.
Martinez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Martinez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Martinez wants to hold on but Wangler pushes him away.
Martinez regains half guard.
Martinez trying to control but Wangler postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wangler wants to take a breather but Martinez is having none of it.
Wangler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wangler is looking to take a break and control but Martinez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martinez trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (10) vs (0) Martinez
Martinez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wangler fails to take his opponent's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wangler tries to control but Martinez wriggling away.
Martinez is working to get back to half guard.
Wangler wants to take his opponent's back but Martinez doesn't allow it.
We've been hearing good reports from Wangler's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Martinez is trying to escape the mount but Wangler keeps good control and instead manages to take Martinez's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Wangler (13) vs (0) Martinez
Martinez can't escape the position.
Martinez is keeping busy.
Wangler is riding his opponent, not letting Martinez buck him off.
Wangler keeps control of the position as Martinez tries to break free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Martinez trying to control but not successfully.
Wangler controls the position.
Wangler is looking to control Martinez but Martinez is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I really don't envy Martinez right now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wangler struggling to keep hold of the position.
Martinez can't escape the position.
Wangler not allowing Martinez to control his hands.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Martinez is really stuck here.
Martinez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Wangler controlling well, preventing Martinez from escaping the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Wangler controlling the positon.
Martinez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wangler wants to control the pace but Martinez is squirming around nicely.
Wangler prevents Martinez from getting the reversal.
Wangler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wangler avoids the attempt from Martinez to control.
Martinez working to try and regain half guard.
Martinez is squirming around, avoiding Wangler's attempts to control the action.
Wangler controlling from the full mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wangler avoids the attempt from Martinez to control.
Wangler controlling the pace for now.
Martinez regains half guard.
Martinez trying to control from the bottom.
Martinez looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wangler trying to pass the guard but Martinez defending well.
Martinez actively working from the bottom here.
Wangler is trying to control. Martinez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Martinez wants to control but Wangler is keeping busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is looking for a sweep. Wangler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wangler is trying to control the action in half guard but Martinez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wangler frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (16) vs (0) Martinez
Wangler prevents Martinez from getting the reversal.
Martinez is trying to escape the mount but Wangler keeps good control and instead manages to take Martinez's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Wangler (19) vs (0) Martinez
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Martinez rolls, trying to escape but Wangler keeps control of the position.
Wangler struggling to keep hold of the position.
Wangler has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Martinez's body.
Martinez is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Wangler gets his way!
Martinez tries to break free.
Wangler struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Wangler go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Wangler is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Martinez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Martinez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wangler content to control rather than advance.
Martinez wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Wangler is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Martinez wants to control but Wangler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Martinez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Martinez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wangler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wangler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wangler is trying to control the action in half guard but Martinez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Martinez trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Wangler manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (22) vs (0) Martinez
Martinez looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wangler (25) vs (0) Martinez
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wangler struggling to keep hold of the position.
Martinez is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler takes the fight on points by 25 to 0.
A relieved looking Bobby Wangler thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CACC 78
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andy Shifter (ranked 597 p4p, 87 weight class) and Marcos Martinez (ranked 7447 p4p, 628 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shifter might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lützenkirchen- Nutcracker . I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Andy Shifter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Marcos Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A momentary lapse in concentration from Martinez enables Shifter to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Martinez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shifter (2) vs (0) Martinez
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Shifter passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (5) vs (0) Martinez
Shifter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Martinez wants to control but Shifter postures up.
Shifter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Martinez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shifter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shifter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Martinez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Martinez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Shifter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Martinez has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter swings around for an armbar but Martinez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shifter's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shifter (5) vs (2) Martinez
Martinez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Martinez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shifter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Martinez trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom.
Shifter has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shifter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martinez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shifter working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Martinez has passed into half guard!
Martinez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shifter actively working from the bottom here.
Shifter actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Martinez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shifter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shifter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shifter is looking to improve his position.
Martinez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shifter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Martinez trying to control from half guard but Shifter is working away.
Martinez seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shifter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shifter is looking for a sweep. Martinez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shifter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martinez pulls his head out easily.
Shifter is looking to improve his position.
Martinez wants to work for an arm triangle but Shifter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Martinez is looking for a kimura but Shifter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Martinez to get the leverage.
Shifter gets full guard.
Shifter looking for a guillotine here but Martinez defends easily.
Shifter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter working for submissions but it's allowed Martinez to get to half guard.
Shifter wants to get back to full guard.
Shifter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shifter actively working from the bottom here.
Shifter is defending against the submission attempts here by Martinez.
Martinez is trying to control the action in half guard but Shifter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shifter looking for submissions off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martinez pulls his head out easily.
Shifter looking for submissions off his back.
Martinez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shifter has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Martinez escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Martinez! Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (5) vs (5) Martinez
Martinez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Martinez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shifter, who protects the arm well.
Shifter is trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Martinez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Shifter! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shifter (5) vs (7) Martinez
Shifter is working to get back to half guard.
Shifter tries to improve his position but Martinez has taken his back! Martinez has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Shifter tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Martinez pushes Shifter away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcos Martinez! |
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Event:
CACC 71
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lakoj Dresden (ranked 2005 p4p, 253 weight class) and Marcos Martinez (ranked 5812 p4p, 498 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Lakoj Dresden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Marcos Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Martinez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dresden is trying to trip Martinez. He has hold of a leg but Martinez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dresden persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresden (2) vs (0) Martinez
Dresden trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Dresden controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Martinez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dresden is aware though and is defending well.
Martinez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Dresden from controlling successfully.
Dresden looking to pass the guard.
Martinez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dresden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dresden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dresden has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dresden trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dresden can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Dresden from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dresden passes Martinez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dresden tries to pass the half guard into mount. Martinez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dresden pulls his head out easily.
Dresden controlling the pace.
Dresden is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresden (5) vs (0) Martinez
Dresden tries to control but Martinez wriggling away.
Dresden is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Martinez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Martinez tries to hold on but Dresden pushes him away.
Dresden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Martinez is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dresden has control of Martinez's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Martinez regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dresden looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dresden jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Martinez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Martinez and Dresden has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Martinez is trying to get back to half guard.
Dresden is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Martinez is looking for a sweep.
Dresden tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dresden has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dresden controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dresden is looking to take a break and control but Martinez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martinez is trying to improve his position.
Martinez can't do much from the bottom here.
Dresden trying to control the position but Martinez is working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dresden working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Martinez struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dresden trying to control the position but Martinez is working away.
Martinez is being controlled here.
You can see the frustration on Martinez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dresden trying to control the action but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Martinez is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dresden is looking to take a break and control but Martinez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dresden working away.
Dresden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martinez keeps working.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dresden goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Martinez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dresden but great work by Martinez. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dresden (5) vs (4) Martinez
Martinez wants to control but Dresden is keeping him busy.
Dresden struggling a bit here.
Dresden tries to buck Martinez off but Martinez is having none of it.
Dresden manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresden (7) vs (4) Martinez
Dresden is looking to advance position but Martinez won't allow it.
Martinez is trying to control but can't.
Dresden is trying to control. Martinez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Martinez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Martinez trying to control here.
Dresden trying to pass the guard but Martinez defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Martinez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Martinez is staying active underneath Dresden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dresden is looking for a kimura but Martinez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dresden to get the leverage.
Dresden is trying to control. Martinez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Martinez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dresden is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dresden trying to pass the guard but Martinez defending well.
Dresden trying to control the action but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Martinez wants to control but Dresden is keeping busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dresden is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Martinez defends it well.
Martinez gets back to full guard.
Dresden trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Martinez controls Dresden momentarily but Dresden frees himself.
Dresden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martinez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dresden passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresden (10) vs (4) Martinez
Dresden wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Martinez, who protects the arm well.
Martinez gets back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dresden pulls his head out easily.
Dresden is looking to take a break and control but Martinez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dresden looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dresden is controlling the pace.
Martinez is in trouble now - Dresden has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresden (13) vs (4) Martinez
Dresden is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Martinez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dresden looking to control but Martinez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is working to get back to half guard.
Martinez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Martinez is squirming around, avoiding Dresden's attempts to control the action.
Martinez is looking to improve his position but Dresden isn't that keen on the idea.
Dresden wants to control but Martinez has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Martinez is refusing to be controlled, as Dresden sits in half guard.
Martinez wants to get back to full guard.
Dresden is looking for a kimura here.
Martinez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dresden is working away from the top position though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Martinez actively working from the bottom here.
Dresden looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Martinez is looking to improve his position.
Dresden seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dresden is trying to control. Martinez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dresden is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Martinez defends it well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dresden perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dresden is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresden (16) vs (4) Martinez
Dresden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Martinez is squirming around, avoiding Dresden's attempts to control the action.
Martinez wants to hold on but Dresden pushes him away.
Martinez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Martinez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dresden's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dresden's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dresden (16) vs (8) Martinez
Martinez not allowing Dresden to control his hands.
Dresden manages to reverse the position and now he's in Martinez's guard. Nice work there by Dresden.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresden (18) vs (8) Martinez
Dresden wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Martinez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Martinez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresden (18) vs (10) Martinez
Dresden has control of Martinez's left arm, preventing Martinez from doing any damage.
Martinez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Martinez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dresden looking for a sweep. Not yet Dresden, not yet.
Dresden is trying to control the position but Martinez postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dresden is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresden (20) vs (10) Martinez
Dresden trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinez is looking for a triangle but Dresden pushes his legs off easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dresden seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dresden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martinez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martinez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Martinez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dresden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dresden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dresden's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Rio inform us that Martinez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Martinez has his foot on Dresden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dresden works his way back into a safe position though.
Dresden's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Martinez looking for a sweep. Not yet Martinez, not yet.
Martinez looks winded!
Dresden trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dresden looking to sit in guard and control but Martinez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresden (20) vs (12) Martinez
Dresden has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Martinez doesn't defend quickly enough and Dresden has managed to lock this one up! Can Martinez escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dresden on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lakoj Dresden!
Lakoj Dresden took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
CACC 60
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcos Martinez (ranked 5748 p4p, 508 weight class) and Andy Shifter (ranked 565 p4p, 82 weight class). Shifter has chosen Lützenkirchen- Nutcracker as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Marcos Martinez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Andy Shifter!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shifter closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Martinez did well to prevent Shifter getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Martinez (0) vs (2) Shifter
Martinez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shifter is working away from the top position though.
Shifter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shifter seems to be working for a kimura but Martinez defends the submission attempt.
Shifter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Martinez is just riding it out for now. Shifter eventually gives up the hold.
Shifter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Martinez sees it coming and defends easily.
Shifter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Martinez is just riding it out for now. Shifter eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Martinez defends it well.
Martinez wants to improve his position but Shifter is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez is looking to control Shifter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Martinez avoid being mounted?
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Shifter has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Shifter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shifter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Martinez sees it coming and defends easily.
Shifter seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Martinez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Martinez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Martinez actively working from the bottom here.
Shifter tries to pass to full mount but Martinez defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is looking for a kimura here.
Shifter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shifter is looking for a kimura but Martinez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shifter to get the leverage.
Martinez looking for submissions off his back.
Shifter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shifter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Martinez is just riding it out for now. Shifter eventually gives up the hold.
Martinez wants to control but Shifter is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Martinez (0) vs (5) Shifter
Shifter working for a submission but Martinez is keeping him at bay.
Shifter is trying to take his opponent's back.
Martinez tries to hold on but Shifter pushes him away.
Shifter looking to secure an arm triangle but Martinez defends it well.
Martinez is controlling an arm, preventing Shifter from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shifter looking to secure an arm triangle but Martinez defends it well.
Shifter working for a guillotine from mount but Martinez is in no mood to give up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Shifter working for a submission but Martinez is keeping him at bay.
Shifter working for a guillotine from mount but Martinez is in no mood to give up.
Martinez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Shifter.
Martinez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Martinez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Martinez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shifter wants to work for an arm triangle but Martinez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura but Martinez is defending well.
Martinez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Martinez.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shifter drops back looking for a leg! Martinez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martinez manages to kick Shifter off! Shifter jumps back into Martinez's guard.
Shifter wants to pass the guard but Martinez is keeping the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Martinez is trying to control the position but Shifter postures up.
Martinez keeping full guard, as Shifter tries to pass.
Martinez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shifter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shifter tries to free his leg and advance position but Martinez is retaining full guard.
Shifter passes into half guard.
Martinez gets back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shifter tries to free his leg and advance position but Martinez is retaining full guard.
Shifter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Martinez (0) vs (8) Shifter
Martinez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shifter's best efforts.
Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shifter pulls his head out easily.
Shifter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shifter seems to be looking for submissions.
Shifter seems to be looking for submissions.
Martinez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Martinez trying to control from the bottom.
Shifter is working for a kimura but Martinez is defending it quite comfortably.
Martinez is trying to control but can't.
Shifter is looking for a kimura but Martinez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shifter to get the leverage.
Martinez is defending against the submission attempts here by Shifter.
Shifter passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Martinez (0) vs (11) Shifter
Martinez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura but Martinez is defending well.
Martinez wants to improve his position but Shifter is controlling well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shifter wants to work for an arm triangle but Martinez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shifter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shifter is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Martinez is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andy Shifter!
A relieved looking Andy Shifter thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CACC 50
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pacer Dalton (ranked 4242 p4p, 422 weight class) and Marcos Martinez (ranked 5575 p4p, 476 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Marcos Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dalton. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dalton (4) vs (0) Martinez
Dalton controls the position from side control.
Martinez has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Martinez regains half guard.
Dalton trying to control the pace.
Martinez trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Dalton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Martinez works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Martinez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dalton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (7) vs (0) Martinez
Dalton content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Martinez is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dalton trying to control the action but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Martinez is looking to reverse the position.
Dalton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martinez keeps working.
Dalton working away.
Dalton takes a little break here. Martinez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Martinez is trying to control Dalton's posture but Dalton avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Martinez is letting Dalton control him for a moment.
Martinez is looking to regain half guard here but Dalton keeps moving and retains side control.
Martinez wants to control but Dalton postures up.
Dalton slows the pace down.
Dalton wants to control but Martinez is keeping him busy.
Martinez struggling a bit here.
Martinez is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalton just content to control the position.
Dalton trying to control the action but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Martinez is looking for a sweep.
Martinez manages to get back to half guard.
Dalton is keen to just control but Martinez is a slippery customer.
Martinez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Martinez.
Martinez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dalton controls the pace.
Dalton preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez working for a triangle but Dalton defends it easily.
Dalton pushes down on Martinez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dalton is keen to just control but Martinez is a slippery customer.
Martinez wants to control but Dalton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dalton is looking to take a break and control but Martinez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dalton slows the pace down in half guard.
Dalton is trying to control. Martinez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Martinez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
Dalton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dalton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dalton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Martinez for as long as he can get away with.
Martinez working for a triangle but Dalton defends it easily.
Dalton controlling from the top position.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Martinez looking for a guillotine here but Dalton defends easily.
Dalton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dalton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martinez is keeping the position for now.
Martinez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dalton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Martinez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Martinez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dalton controls the pace.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
Dalton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dalton continues to stall.
Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is looking for a triangle but Dalton pushes his legs off easily.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
Dalton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dalton passes Martinez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dalton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Martinez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Martinez is looking to improve his position.
Dalton is pressing down on Martinez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martinez is holding on for now.
Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dalton pulls his head out easily.
Martinez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Martinez wants to sweep here but Dalton controlling him for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dalton pushes down on Martinez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dalton is looking to advance position but Martinez won't allow it.
Martinez wants to control but Dalton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dalton trying to control from half guard but Martinez is working away.
Dalton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (10) vs (0) Martinez
Martinez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (10) vs (2) Martinez
Martinez postures up.
Dalton is controlling Martinez's posture.
Dalton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martinez is one step ahead there.
Martinez postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Martinez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (10) vs (5) Martinez
Martinez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Martinez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dalton wants to control but Martinez postures up.
Dalton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Martinez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Dalton is right now.
Dalton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Martinez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Martinez is looking for a kimura here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dalton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Martinez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Martinez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dalton (14) vs (5) Martinez
I really don't envy Martinez right now.
Dalton is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
More hug and hope from Dalton.
Martinez prevents Dalton from getting a body triangle.
Martinez is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dalton keeps control of the position easily here as Martinez tries to buck him off.
Martinez is having to fend off submission attempts from Dalton, who is looking to sink in the choke. Dalton doesn't have the hooks in though and Martinez manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (14) vs (7) Martinez
Dalton keeping full guard, as Martinez tries to pass.
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet.
Dalton keeping full guard, as Martinez tries to pass.
Dalton is trying to control the position but Martinez postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Martinez wants to pass the guard but Dalton is keeping the position.
Martinez trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dalton has Martinez pulled in close to control his posture.
Martinez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dalton is trying to keep Martinez in close.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Dalton is pulling down on Martinez's head. It's preventing any offense from Martinez, at least for the moment.
Martinez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Martinez tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton controlling Martinez's posture.
Dalton trying to keep a closed guard but Martinez is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton takes the fight on points by 14 to 7.
After winning the bout, Pacer Dalton 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:
CACC 46
Date: Jan 19, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcos Martinez (ranked 5489 p4p, 494 weight class) and Rafael Cortez (ranked 11376 p4p, 592 weight class). Cortez has chosen Wake Me Up as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Marcos Martinez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Rafael Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cortez moves to clinch but Martinez breaks away
and Martinez counters with a single leg into guard. Cortez didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Martinez (2) vs (0) Cortez
Cortez keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Martinez looking to pass the guard.
Martinez trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Martinez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cortez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cortez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cortez! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Martinez (2) vs (4) Cortez
Cortez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martinez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Martinez is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Soul Supremacy Rio, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Martinez wants to control but Cortez postures up.
Martinez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Martinez regains half guard.
Martinez is pressing down on Cortez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Martinez working for a triangle but Cortez defends it easily.
Martinez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cortez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
Martinez is looking for a triangle but Cortez pushes his legs off easily.
Martinez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cortez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Martinez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cortez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Martinez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cortez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martinez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martinez (4) vs (4) Cortez
Martinez tries to free his leg and advance position but Cortez is retaining full guard.
Martinez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez looking to pass the guard.
Martinez trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom.
Martinez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Martinez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Martinez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez looking to sit in guard and control but Cortez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martinez (4) vs (6) Cortez
Martinez trying to control the position.
Martinez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cortez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cortez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Martinez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cortez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Martinez has his foot on Cortez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cortez works his way back into a safe position though.
Cortez won't allow Martinez to sweep him here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Martinez trying to keep a closed guard but Cortez is proving a slippery customer.
Martinez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
Cortez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Martinez has his foot on Cortez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cortez works his way back into a safe position though.
Martinez looking to control.
Martinez looking for subs off his back but Cortez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Martinez is not content to let Cortez control the position.
Martinez is trying to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is refusing to be controlled, as Cortez sits in half guard.
Martinez gets back to full guard.
Cortez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Martinez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martinez (6) vs (6) Cortez
Martinez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cortez trying to control the position.
Cortez keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Martinez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Martinez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Martinez (9) vs (6) Cortez
Martinez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Martinez trying to control the action but Cortez is working from the bottom.
Martinez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cortez, who protects the arm well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cortez trying to remain calm as Martinez controls from the top position.
Martinez trying to control the position but Cortez is working away.
Martinez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Martinez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cortez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Martinez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cortez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Martinez is trying to get an arm triangle but Cortez is defending well.
Martinez is trying to get an arm triangle but Cortez is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Martinez tries for a kimura but Cortez is defending well.
Martinez trying to control the position but Cortez is working away.
Cortez is looking for a sweep.
Martinez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cortez, who protects the arm well.
Martinez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cortez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Martinez advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Martinez (11) vs (6) Cortez
Martinez working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Cortez turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Martinez off and cradles Cortez's limp body as Martinez celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Marcos Martinez! |
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Event:
CACC 37
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Connor Mac Burns (ranked 3632 p4p, 422 weight class) and Marcos Martinez (ranked 5272 p4p, 520 weight class). Burns comes to the ring accompanied by . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Connor Mac Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Marcos Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Burns fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Martinez to the ground. Burns is now in Martinez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (0) Martinez
Burns slips nicely into half guard.
Martinez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Martinez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Burns is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Martinez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burns.
Martinez won't allow Burns to pass to mount.
Burns has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burns pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burns in particular looking to stall.
Martinez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burns's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burns's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burns (2) vs (4) Martinez
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez looking for the choke from the back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Burns tries to break free.
Burns defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Martinez's arms.
Burns trying to control the position but Martinez manages to sink in the hooks.
Burns is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Burns tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Martinez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Burns has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Martinez tries to control but Burns wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Burns is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burns is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Burns really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Martinez wants to finish this one by submission but Burns is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Martinez.
Burns is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Martinez looking to control but Burns is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burns keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Martinez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Burns is surviving well by controlling Martinez's body position as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Martinez.
Martinez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Burns is desperately trying to improve his position but Martinez has a good base and remains in mount.
Martinez tries to control but Burns wriggling away.
Burns is looking to improve his position but Martinez isn't that keen on the idea.
Burns is working hard here to advance position.
Martinez is stalling here but it's allowed Burns to get half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Burns is looking to control Martinez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burns avoid being mounted?
Burns tries to get to full guard but Martinez has control of the leg.
Burns is looking to control Martinez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burns avoid being mounted?
Martinez trying to control from half guard but Burns is working away.
Burns is looking for a sweep. Martinez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Martinez is working for a submission of some sort.
Martinez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burns does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is stalling here. Burns is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Martinez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Burns has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burns (6) vs (4) Martinez
Burns trying to control the action but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Martinez is looking to regain half guard here but Burns keeps moving and retains side control.
Burns working away.
Martinez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burns wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Martinez manages to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Burns seems content to control.
Burns prevents Martinez from improving his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Burns trying to control from half guard but Martinez is working away.
Burns is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Martinez sees it coming and defends easily.
Martinez is trying is best to control the position here.
Martinez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burns's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burns's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burns (6) vs (8) Martinez
Martinez trying to control momentarily.
Burns fending off the submission attempt from Martinez.
Burns tries to roll but Martinez sticks to his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is trying to stick to Burns's back but Burns is turning into Martinez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Martinez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Burns. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (8) vs (8) Martinez
Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martinez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burns can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Martinez is retaining full guard.
Burns avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Martinez is looking for a triangle here but Burns uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (11) vs (8) Martinez
Burns thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Burns is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Martinez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries for a kimura but Martinez is defending well.
Burns is trying to get an arm triangle but Martinez is defending well.
Burns trying to control the position but Martinez is working away.
Burns is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Martinez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is looking for a sweep.
Martinez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Burns's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Burns seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martinez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Martinez moves into full guard.
Martinez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Martinez is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Burns frees his head nicely. Oh but Martinez has switched to an armbar! Burns is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Marcos Martinez! |
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Event:
CACC 29
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joshua Candelaria (ranked 4194 p4p, 475 weight class) and Marcos Martinez (ranked 4970 p4p, 518 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Joshua Candelaria! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Marcos Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Candelaria bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Candelaria (4) vs (0) Martinez
Candelaria is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Martinez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Martinez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Martinez regains half guard.
Martinez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Martinez won't allow Candelaria to pass to mount.
Martinez is looking for a sweep. Candelaria is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Candelaria trying to pass the guard but Martinez defending well.
Martinez is defending against the submission attempts here by Candelaria.
Martinez looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Candelaria tries to pass the half guard into mount. Martinez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Candelaria is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Candelaria pulls his head out easily.
Candelaria seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martinez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Candelaria tries to pass the half guard into mount. Martinez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Martinez tries to get to full guard but Candelaria has control of the leg.
Candelaria seems to be looking for submissions.
Martinez has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Candelaria. Oh but Martinez has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Candelaria goes limp - he's gone! Martinez jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcos Martinez! |
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Event:
CACC 22
Date: Nov 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcos Martinez (ranked 4692 p4p, 496 weight class) and Nuke Laloosh (ranked 2916 p4p, 368 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Marcos Martinez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Nuke Laloosh!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laloosh gets tackled into the ropes by Martinez. Martinez maintains the clinch.
Martinez pulls guard effortlessly.
Martinez working for a triangle but Laloosh defends it easily.
Martinez is looking for a triangle but Laloosh pushes his legs off easily.
Laloosh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Martinez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Martinez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Martinez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Martinez working for a triangle but Laloosh defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laloosh trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laloosh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martinez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martinez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Laloosh from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Martinez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laloosh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Martinez has his foot on Laloosh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laloosh works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laloosh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Martinez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laloosh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Martinez working for a triangle but Laloosh defends it easily.
Laloosh wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Martinez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laloosh manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martinez (2) vs (0) Laloosh
Laloosh has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Martinez should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Laloosh has tightened it up now! Martinez should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nuke Laloosh!
A very excited looking Nuke Laloosh made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CACC 15
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Costa Ioannou (ranked 3645 p4p, 424 weight class) and Marcos Martinez (ranked 4481 p4p, 478 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Costa Ioannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Marcos Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ioannou has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ioannou pulls guard effortlessly.
Martinez passes into half guard.
Ioannou is looking to control Martinez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ioannou avoid being mounted?
Martinez trying to control the action but Ioannou is working from the bottom.
Martinez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Martinez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ioannou is looking to improve his position.
Ioannou is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Navy Street MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Martinez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ioannou has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Martinez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ioannou (0) vs (3) Martinez
Ioannou is working to get back to half guard.
Martinez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ioannou is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ioannou (2) vs (3) Martinez
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Ioannou from controlling successfully.
Ioannou works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Martinez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ioannou looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ioannou is keen to just control but Martinez is a slippery customer.
Martinez wants to control but Ioannou is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ioannou pulls his head out easily.
Martinez is in trouble now - Ioannou has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ioannou (5) vs (3) Martinez
Ioannou with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Martinez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ioannou looking for a guillotine from mount but Martinez is having none of it.
Martinez wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Ioannou (8) vs (3) Martinez
Martinez prevents Ioannou from getting a body triangle.
Ioannou is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Martinez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ioannou controlling well, preventing Martinez from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ioannou wants to control but Martinez is keeping busy.
Martinez is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ioannou gets his way!
Ioannou is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Martinez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ioannou is trying to stick to Martinez's back but Martinez is turning into Ioannou. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ioannou's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Martinez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ioannou (8) vs (5) Martinez
Martinez passes into half guard.
Ioannou is trying to control but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Martinez trying to control the action but Ioannou is working from the bottom.
Martinez is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ioannou reverses the position - he's now on top in Martinez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ioannou (10) vs (5) Martinez
Martinez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ioannou defends well.
Ioannou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martinez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ioannou gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Martinez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ioannou trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ioannou engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Martinez looking for a guillotine here but Ioannou defends easily.
Ioannou slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ioannou trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Ioannou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martinez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martinez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ioannou defends it easily.
Martinez is looking for a triangle but Ioannou pushes his legs off easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ioannou slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Martinez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ioannou is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Martinez. Score +3 for passing guard: Ioannou (13) vs (5) Martinez
Martinez prevents Ioannou from moving into mount.
Ioannou works to advance to full mount. Martinez defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ioannou (15) vs (5) Martinez
Ioannou avoids the attempt from Martinez to control.
Martinez regains half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Martinez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ioannou looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ioannou seems to be looking for submissions.
Martinez tries to get to full guard but Ioannou has control of the leg.
Martinez manages to get to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ioannou trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Ioannou won't allow Martinez to sweep him here.
Martinez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ioannou trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ioannou sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Martinez's guard.
Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ioannou pulls his head out easily.
Ioannou seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martinez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Martinez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ioannou is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ioannou trying to control the action but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Ioannou is looking to advance position but Martinez won't allow it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ioannou is looking to take a break and control but Martinez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ioannou pulls his head out easily.
Ioannou trying to pass the guard but Martinez defending well.
Ioannou wants to control but Martinez is keeping him busy.
Ioannou is looking for a kimura here.
Martinez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Martinez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Martinez is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Ioannou is looking for a kimura but Martinez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ioannou to get the leverage.
Martinez tries to roll over but Ioannou keeps him under control.
Martinez has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Ioannou. Oh but Martinez has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Ioannou goes limp - he's gone! Martinez jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcos Martinez! |
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Event:
CACC 8
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Erberth Santos (ranked 6289 p4p, 564 weight class) and Marcos Martinez (ranked 4356 p4p, 477 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Erberth Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Marcos Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Santos shoots in and bounces Martinez off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santos (2) vs (0) Martinez
Martinez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santos defends well.
Martinez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Martinez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez looking to control.
Santos trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Martinez wants to sweep but no luck.
Martinez is looking for a triangle here but Santos uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (5) vs (0) Martinez
Santos is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Santos tries to move to mount but Martinez blocks the move with his legs.
Martinez tries to bench press Santos off him but Santos keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos trying to control the position but Martinez is working away.
Martinez prevents Santos from moving into mount.
Santos trying to control the position but Martinez is working away.
Martinez can't do much from the bottom here.
Santos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Martinez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Santos gets to mount! Martinez was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Santos (7) vs (0) Martinez
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Santos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Santos looking to control but Martinez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Santos controlling from mount.
Martinez tries to hold on but Santos postures up.
Martinez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos trying to control but Martinez is having none of it.
Santos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Martinez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Martinez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Martinez is trying to reverse the position but instead Santos has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Santos (10) vs (0) Martinez
Martinez tries to escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Santos working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Santos avoiding Martinez 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Santos is trying to control but Martinez is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Santos prevents Martinez from getting the reversal.
Santos avoids the attempt from Martinez to control.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Santos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Martinez is looking to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Martinez wants to control but Santos is having none of it.
Martinez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Santos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Santos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Martinez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Martinez moves into full guard.
Martinez has an active guard here but Santos has managed to pass into half guard.
Martinez is trying to control but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is staying active underneath Santos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Santos trying to mount his opponent but Martinez defends it.
Santos is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (13) vs (0) Martinez
Martinez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Martinez regains half guard.
Martinez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Santos is thwarting Martinez's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Santos passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (16) vs (0) Martinez
Martinez wants to control but Santos is having none of it.
Santos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Martinez is desperately trying to improve his position but Santos has a good base and remains in mount.
Santos content just to control the position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to control the pace but Martinez is squirming around nicely.
Martinez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Martinez keeps trying to improve his position.
Santos wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Martinez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Martinez wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Santos (19) vs (0) Martinez
Santos is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Santos controls the action.
Santos is controlling the position but Martinez somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Martinez moves into full guard.
Martinez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Martinez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Santos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Martinez looking for a guillotine here but Santos defends easily.
Martinez looking to control but Santos passes into half guard.
Martinez is looking to improve his position.
Santos controlling the action here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is pressing down on Santos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martinez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Rio inform us that Martinez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Santos trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Martinez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Santos has passed into half guard!
Martinez is looking to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking to advance position but Martinez won't allow it.
Santos is taking a breather. Martinez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Martinez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Martinez wants to get back to full guard but Santos has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (22) vs (0) Martinez
Santos working away.
Martinez sneaks back into half guard.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Martinez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is looking to improve his position.
Santos controlling the action here.
Santos is looking to stall here but Martinez recovers full guard.
Santos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez wants to sweep here but Santos controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santos takes the fight on points by 22 to 0.
Erberth Santos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CACC 4
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mozes Amaury (ranked 2074 p4p, 259 weight class) and Marcos Martinez (ranked 4241 p4p, 461 weight class). Amaury comes to the ring accompanied by Vultures Fly. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Mozes Amaury! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Marcos Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Amaury moves into the clinch.
Martinez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Martinez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Amaury pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Amaury jumps guard and drags Martinez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Amaury is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martinez defends well.
Amaury keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Amaury has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Martinez is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Amaury. Score +3 for passing guard: Amaury (0) vs (3) Martinez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez swings around for an armbar but Amaury sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Martinez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amaury (2) vs (3) Martinez
Amaury thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Amaury has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amaury drops back looking for a leg! Martinez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martinez manages to kick Amaury off! Amaury jumps back into Martinez's guard.
Amaury trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinez wants to sweep here but Amaury controlling him for the moment.
Martinez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Martinez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Amaury trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amaury pushes down on Martinez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Martinez looking for submissions off his back.
Martinez is trying to control but can't.
Martinez won't allow Amaury to pass to mount.
Martinez is looking for a sweep. Amaury is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Martinez trying to control but Amaury postures up.
Amaury is trying to control. Martinez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Amaury is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Martinez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Martinez is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amaury works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Amaury (5) vs (3) Martinez
Amaury is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Martinez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Martinez shrugs it off.
Martinez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amaury (5) vs (5) Martinez
Martinez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Amaury looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Amaury keeping full guard, as Martinez tries to pass.
Amaury looking to control.
Amaury had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martinez defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amaury is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Amaury keeps moving.
Amaury throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Amaury keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Amaury throws his legs up looking for a submission but Martinez uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Amaury (5) vs (8) Martinez
Amaury is trying to control Martinez's posture but Martinez avoids it.
Amaury is looking for a sweep.
Amaury wants to control but Martinez postures up.
Martinez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Amaury rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Martinez's guard! Nice work there by Amaury! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amaury (7) vs (8) Martinez
Amaury drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Martinez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Amaury has Martinez in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amaury (7) vs (10) Martinez
Martinez postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Amaury looking for a guillotine here but Martinez defends easily.
Amaury has his foot on Martinez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martinez works his way back into a safe position though.
Martinez wants to pass the guard but Amaury is keeping the position.
Amaury working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martinez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martinez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Amaury looking to control.
Martinez passes into half guard.
Martinez is just content to waste time from the top position. Amaury takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Martinez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Amaury is keeping the position for now.
Amaury controls Martinez momentarily but Martinez frees himself.
Martinez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Martinez looking to pass the guard.
Amaury looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Amaury not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Amaury has an active guard here but Martinez has managed to pass into half guard.
Martinez is looking to stall here but Amaury recovers full guard.
Martinez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Amaury keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Martinez tries to free his leg and advance position but Amaury is retaining full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Amaury seems keen to control Martinez's posture.
Amaury trying to keep a closed guard but Martinez is proving a slippery customer.
Martinez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amaury swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amaury is trying to control the position but Martinez postures up.
Amaury working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martinez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Amaury is tightening it up a little... Martinez has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Martinez reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Martinez taps out! Nice BJJ there by Amaury!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mozes Amaury!
Mozes Amaury decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CACC 2
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nuke Laloosh (ranked 2174 p4p, 281 weight class) and Marcos Martinez (ranked 4178 p4p, 454 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Nuke Laloosh has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nuke Laloosh seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nuke Laloosh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Marcos Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Laloosh shoots in and gets a takedown into Martinez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laloosh (2) vs (0) Martinez
Laloosh thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Laloosh is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Martinez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laloosh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Martinez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez has his foot on Laloosh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laloosh works his way back into a safe position though.
Laloosh forces his way into half guard.
Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laloosh pulls his head out easily.
Martinez is defending against the submission attempts here by Laloosh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laloosh is trying for a kimura here. Martinez looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Laloosh wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nuke Laloosh!
Nuke Laloosh decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Grand Prix Semi-Finals
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Martinez swings away with a leg kick that misses.#TD#
Martinez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McLarnin was covering up waiting for the punch and Martinez finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Martinez got a little sloppy there for a moment and McLarnin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martinez has managed to get both his arms back between McLarnin's legs - danger averted.
McLarnin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martinez.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but McLarnin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinez postures up and lands a big shot to McLarnin's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin controls Martinez momentarily but Martinez frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but McLarnin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
McLarnin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martinez is one step ahead there.
Martinez postures up.
Martinez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Martinez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but McLarnin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McLarnin wants to stand up but Martinez is controlling him. #SUB2#
McLarnin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martinez defends well.
Martinez wants to get up but he can't break McLarnin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
McLarnin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martinez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Martinez got a little sloppy there for a moment and McLarnin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martinez has managed to get both his arms back between McLarnin's legs - danger averted.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Martinez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Martinez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McLarnin is trying to control the position but Martinez postures up. #SUB2#
McLarnin looking for subs off his back but Martinez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Martinez working McLarnin over with strikes. #T3#
McLarnin wants to improve his position but Martinez is controlling well.
McLarnin keeps trying to improve his position.
Martinez is pressing down on McLarnin's thigh, looking to free his foot. McLarnin is holding on for now. #SUB#
Martinez is looking for a kimura here.
Martinez wants to pass to mount but McLarnin is defending the position.
Martinez slips a nice elbow through McLarnin's hands, connecting with McLarnin's forehead.
Martinez is looking to take a break and control but McLarnin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #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.
Martinez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Martinez wants to take a breather but McLarnin is having none of it.
Nice strikes from Martinez there. #ES2#
McLarnin manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Martinez keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
McLarnin lands a damaging elbow.
Martinez wants a takedown.
McLarnin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Martinez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Martinez has clasped his hands together around McLarnin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Martinez in the domination position with McLarnin hanging on.#SUB#
Martinez swings around for an armbar but McLarnin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Martinez's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marcos Martinez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
McLarnin avoids the head kick by Martinez.
McLarnin stuffs the takedown attempt from Martinez. Martinez gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from McLarnin misses the target.
McLarnin tries to clinch up#TD#
and Martinez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Martinez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McLarnin has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB#
Martinez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McLarnin is trying to control but can't.
Martinez misses with a head shot. McLarnin uses the momentum to regain guard.
Martinez works over McLarnin with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
McLarnin has an active guard here but Martinez has managed to pass into half guard.
Martinez wants to lay and pray for a moment but McLarnin keeps working.
Martinez is taking a breather. McLarnin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#ES2#
McLarnin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Marcos Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Martinez drives through with a takedown into McLarnin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
McLarnin has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Martinez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Martinez jumps into guard, dragging McLarnin to the mat.
#SUB#
Martinez is looking for a triangle but McLarnin pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
McLarnin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing McLarnin from controlling successfully.
McLarnin throwing strikes but missing.
Martinez 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#
McLarnin tries to get to full guard but Martinez has control of the leg. #SUB#
Martinez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McLarnin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martinez.
Marcos Martinez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Nice strikes from Martinez there. #ES2#
McLarnin has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Martinez is on him like a limpet, forcing McLarnin back against the cage.
Martinez tries to score a body lock takedown but McLarnin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Martinez has McLarnin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Martinez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McLarnin tumbling to the mat - Martinez dives into McLarnin's guard.#ES2#
McLarnin has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Martinez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLarnin prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martinez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jimmy McLarnin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Martinez dives in for a single leg takedown but McLarnin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McLarnin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Martinez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McLarnin avoids it really well and circles away.
McLarnin misses with a double jab.
Martinez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
Martinez gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
McLarnin throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin throws a right and a left that Martinez avoids nicely.
McLarnin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Martinez under the eye.#T1#
Martinez scores with a kick to the body.
Martinez closes the distance and clinches up with McLarnin, looking for a takedown. Martinez pushes McLarnin against the cage but McLarnin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McLarnin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Martinez.
Martinez cracks McLarnin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
McLarnin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Martinez connects with a decent elbow.
McLarnin is trying to work for a sweep but Martinez has mounted him!
Martinez landing strikes from the mount and McLarnin is in trouble! #ROC#
McLarnin is rocked!
McLarnin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Martinez tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
McLarnin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McLarnin looks a forlorn figure.
McLarnin is still in real trouble! Can Martinez finish him?
Martinez avoids the attempt from McLarnin to control.
McLarnin seems to have recovered his senses.
Martinez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Martinez prevents McLarnin from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Martinez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McLarnin has worked his arm free - good work by McLarnin!
Martinez controls the position. #T3#
Martinez laying and praying for a moment but McLarnin takes advantage and regains half guard.
Martinez throwing shots but McLarnin is blocking nicely.
McLarnin gets full guard.
McLarnin wants to sweep but no luck.
Martinez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McLarnin keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
McLarnin wants to stand up but Martinez is controlling him.
Martinez wanted to stand there but McLarnin had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Martinez scoring with some ground and pound. #ES2#
McLarnin manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Martinez tries to pull guard but McLarnin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McLarnin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martinez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McLarnin after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Martinez manages to pull guard.
McLarnin distracts Martinez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McLarnin advances position into side control!
Martinez is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimmy McLarnin.
I think McLarnin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jimmy McLarnin!
Our winner, Jimmy McLarnin, 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:
PSE 41
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Forever throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Forever scores with a body shot.
#TD#
Forever manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Martinez on his heels. He'll look to pass Martinez's guard now, I'm sure.
Martinez looking to control.
#SUB2#
Martinez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Forever can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Martinez holds on and takes a little breather.
Forever wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Rio inform us that Martinez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forever wants to pass the guard but Martinez is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Martinez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Forever wants to pass the guard but Martinez is keeping the position.#T1##SUB2#
Martinez is looking to cinch up a triangle. Forever throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Martinez's body to avoid the submission. Martinez has instead reached around Forever's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Martinez arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcos Martinez!
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Event:
PSE 34
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Harris closes the distance and pushes Martinez back into the cage.#TD#
Martinez jumps guard.
#SUB#
Martinez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Martinez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harris defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Harris sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Martinez trying to keep a closed guard but Harris is proving a slippery customer.
Harris wants to stand but Martinez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Harris is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Harris looking to pass the guard.
Martinez is trying to control the position but Harris postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Martinez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harris advances position into side control!
Harris tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU2#
Harris stands up.
Braven Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris tries to bum rush Martinez with a series of wild strikes but Martinez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martinez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Harris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've been hearing reports that Martinez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Harris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martinez circles away quickly and effectively.
Harris closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD#
Harris gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Martinez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Martinez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Harris 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.#T3##SUB#
Martinez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Martinez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Martinez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harris's head.
Harris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Martinez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Martinez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Harris looking for a sweep. Not yet Harris, not yet.
Martinez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harris wants to sweep but no luck.
Martinez trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom. #T4#
Martinez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martinez being controlled here momentarily.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Harris. Those never looked like landing.
Martinez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Harris looks to throw the jab but Martinez is out of range.
Harris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Martinez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harris misses with a two punch combination.
Martinez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martinez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braven Harris dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Harris throws a right hand that Martinez ducks under and follows up with a left that Martinez also avoids with ease.
Harris throws a lazy right hand but Martinez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harris throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Martinez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Harris won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Harris's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Harris manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nice strikes from Martinez there.
Martinez trying to control the action but Harris is working from the bottom.
Harris trying to control but Martinez postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris wants to improve his position but Martinez is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Martinez connects with a nice short shot to Harris's temple.
Harris tries to roll over but Martinez keeps him under control.#T1#
Harris is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Harris moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Harris working a defensive guard here.
Martinez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Harris is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Martinez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Harris is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Martinez scoring with punches from side control.
Harris manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Harris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Martinez's head.
Harris wants to stand up but Martinez has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
Martinez actively working from the bottom here.
Harris is looking to advance position but Martinez won't allow it. #SUB#
Martinez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Martinez is refusing to be controlled, as Harris sits in half guard. #T3#
Martinez is controlling Harris's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Harris wants to stand up but Martinez is controlling the position.
#SUB#
Martinez actively working from the bottom here.
Harris trying to control the action but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Harris is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Martinez wants to control but Harris is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harris frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU2#
Harris is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Martinez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Harris lands with a cross.
Harris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harris throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Martinez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Harris fails to land.
Harris is pushing Martinez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Harris trying to stall but Martinez improves his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martinez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braven Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Martinez feinted with a counter takedown.
Martinez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Martinez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harris pinned against the cage. Harris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Harris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martinez circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez takes one to the chin there.
Harris throws a hook to the side of Martinez's head but Martinez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martinez dives in for a single leg takedown but Harris sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Harris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris missing with a left hand there. Martinez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Martinez avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Martinez.
Harris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Harris cracks Martinez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Harris scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Harris misses the target.
Martinez defending well as Harris loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Martinez moves into the clinch.#T2#
Harris swings wildly with an uppercut but Martinez uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Martinez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harris misses with a two punch combination.
Harris scores with a nice strike.
Martinez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Harris connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Martinez scrambles back to his feet.#ROC2#
Martinez is rocked!
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!
Martinez tries to get into range but Harris steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Martinez! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Harris scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Braven Harris!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Braven Harris made sure he mentioned Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Dock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dock backing away here, and Martinez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Martinez throws a wild body kick that Dock sees coming a mile off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Martinez.
#CL#
Dock darts in and clinches Martinez up against the cage.
Dock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Martinez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dock landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dock scores a nice knee to the body.
Dock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Martinez blocks it with crossed arms.
Dock landing knees to the body.
Dock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Martinez 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.
Knees to the body from Dock.
Dock landing knees to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dock crunches a lovely knee into Martinez's ribcage.
Martinez avoiding damage as Dock throws knees to the body.
Dock blocks an uppercut.
Dock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dock crunches a lovely knee into Martinez's ribcage.
Martinez looks winded!
Dock scores with a knee to the head.
#T1#
Dock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Martinez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A head punch on the inside from Martinez fails to land.
Martinez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dock landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Martinez blocks it with crossed arms.
Dock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Martinez blocks it with crossed arms.
Dock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Martinez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dock smiles and moves away.
Martinez throws a sloppy head kick and Dock moves out of range easily.
Dock throws a front kick that sends Martinez stumbling back into the cage.
Bob Dock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dock tries to clinch there but Martinez circles away.
Martinez avoids the head kick by Dock.
#CL#
Dock closes the distance and pushes Martinez back into the cage.#BC2#
Martinez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dock really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Martinez tries to keep at a distance but Dock has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dock tries to land knees in the clinch but Martinez avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Martinez breaks the clinch.
Dock tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Martinez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dock quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Martinez wants to work for an arm triangle but Dock is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Martinez trying to mount his opponent but Dock defends it.
Dock is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Martinez moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Dock.
Martinez gets to mount! Dock was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Martinez trying to control but Dock is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Martinez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Martinez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dock bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Martinez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dock is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Dock drops back looking for a leg! Martinez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martinez manages to kick Dock off! Dock jumps back into Martinez's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dock drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Martinez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dock has Martinez in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Dock has his foot on Martinez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martinez works his way back into a safe position though.
Martinez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dock seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T4##SUB#
Dock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martinez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Martinez lands a couple of elbows.
Martinez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Dock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Dock keeps moving. #SUB#
Dock has his foot on Martinez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martinez works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Dock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dock will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Dock keeps moving.
Martinez working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinez lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Dock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Martinez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Dock dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Martinez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dock is trying to defend but Martinez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Dock actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Martinez is working for a submission of some sort.
Dock taking some punishment here, with Martinez in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez wants to take a breather but Dock is having none of it. #SUB2#
Martinez is trying to work for a kimura but Dock is defending well.
#SUB#
Dock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Dock looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Martinez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dock with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Martinez trying to control from half guard but Dock is working away. #SUB#
Dock with the active half guard here but Martinez passes nicely into side control.#SUB2#
Martinez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dock stops Martinez from passing to mount.
Dock is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Martinez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Martinez prevents Dock from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Martinez there. #T2##SUB#
Dock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Martinez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Martinez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Martinez seems to be working for a kimura but Dock defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Dock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Martinez is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Dock looking for submissions off his back.
Marcos Martinez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martinez prevents Dock from improving his position.#T3##SUB#
Dock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dock actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martinez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
A nice elbow there by Martinez.
The referee warns Dock that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Martinez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Martinez is landing with some decent strikes but Dock is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#
Dock is rocked!
Dock is trying to escape the mount.
Martinez trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Dock taking shots to the head.
Oh Dock is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dock working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Martinez wants to finish this one by submission but Dock is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Martinez.
Martinez scoring with strikes but Dock is staying in there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martinez lands a big elbow - Dock is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Dock is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Marcos Martinez!
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcos Martinez (ranked 17531 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soul Makossa (ranked 22971 p4p, 0 weight class). Makossa has chosen SOUL MAKOSSA 2.0 as his entrance music. Soul Makossa told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Marcos Martinez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Soul Makossa!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Martinez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Martinez (2) vs (0) Makossa
Makossa keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Makossa looking for a guillotine here but Martinez defends easily.
Makossa is looking for a triangle but Martinez pushes his legs off easily.
Makossa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Martinez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makossa working for a triangle but Martinez defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makossa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martinez defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makossa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Martinez being controlled here momentarily.
Martinez trying to control but Makossa is working from the bottom.
Martinez forces his way into half guard.
Martinez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Martinez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makossa wants to improve his position but Martinez is controlling well.
Makossa actively working from the bottom here.
Martinez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Makossa wants to control but Martinez is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makossa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Makossa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Martinez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Makossa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martinez has managed to get both his arms back between Makossa's legs - danger averted.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Makossa keeps moving.
Martinez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Makossa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Makossa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Makossa! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Martinez (2) vs (4) Makossa
Makossa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Martinez is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makossa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Martinez, who protects the arm well.
Makossa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Makossa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Martinez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Martinez struggling a bit here.
Makossa is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Martinez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Makossa wants to control but Martinez is keeping him busy.
Makossa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Martinez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Martinez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martinez (4) vs (4) Makossa
Martinez seems to be working for a kimura but Makossa defends the submission attempt.
Makossa is trying to control but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Martinez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Makossa is trying to maintain the position but Martinez is very close to passing his half guard.
Martinez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Makossa defends it well.
Makossa trying to control here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Martinez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Martinez (7) vs (4) Makossa
Makossa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Martinez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Makossa is still trying to improve position.
Martinez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Makossa is looking to regain half guard here but Martinez keeps moving and retains side control.
Makossa can't do much from the bottom here.
Makossa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martinez (7) vs (6) Makossa
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Martinez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Makossa prevents Martinez from improving his position.
Makossa is looking for a kimura here.
Martinez wants to get back to full guard.
Makossa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martinez keeps working.
Martinez gets full guard.
Martinez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Makossa defends well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Makossa is pushing down on Martinez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Martinez is fighting to maintain full guard but Makossa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Makossa is pressing down on Martinez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martinez is holding on for now.
Makossa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Makossa wants to take a breather but Martinez is having none of it.
Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Makossa pulls his head out easily.
Martinez trying to control but Makossa postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Makossa prevents Martinez from improving his position.
Martinez looking for submissions off his back.
Martinez is not content to let Makossa control the position.
Makossa wants to work for an arm triangle but Martinez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Makossa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martinez keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is in trouble now - Makossa has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Martinez (7) vs (9) Makossa
Makossa has hold of Martinez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Martinez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Makossa wants to control the pace but Martinez is squirming around nicely.
Makossa takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Martinez (7) vs (12) Makossa
Martinez is really stuck here.
Martinez trying to control the hands but Makossa breaks the grip.
Will Makossa go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Makossa tightening his grip on Martinez, looking for the choke.
Well, with Makossa on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Martinez is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is in bad spot here.
Makossa doesn't have the hooks in and Martinez manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martinez (9) vs (12) Makossa
Makossa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Makossa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Makossa controls Martinez momentarily but Martinez frees himself.
Martinez trying to control but Makossa is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Makossa is looking for a triangle but Martinez pushes his legs off easily.
Makossa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Makossa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martinez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Martinez trying to control but Makossa is working from the bottom.
Makossa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Martinez is aware though and is defending well.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Makossa keeps moving.
Martinez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Makossa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martinez has managed to get both his arms back between Makossa's legs - danger averted.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Martinez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Makossa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martinez has managed to get both his arms back between Makossa's legs - danger averted.
Makossa can't keep his opponent in guard - Martinez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Martinez works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Martinez (12) vs (12) Makossa
Martinez tries for a kimura but Makossa is defending well.
Martinez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makossa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martinez (12) vs (14) Makossa
And that's the end of the fight!
Makossa wins on points by 14 to 12.
An out of breath Soul Makossa 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:
Showdown In The Downtown #6
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Cooper closes the distance and pushes Martinez back into the cage.
Cooper misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Cooper.
Martinez tries to pull guard but Cooper won't allow it.
#TD#
Martinez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cooper uses from the top position. #SUB#
Martinez working for a triangle but Cooper defends it easily.
#SUB#
Martinez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Martinez looking for subs off his back but Cooper has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez is refusing to be controlled, as Cooper sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooper is taking a breather. Martinez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Cooper prevents Martinez from improving his position.#SUB#
Martinez looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Martinez actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Martinez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Martinez wants to improve his position but Cooper is controlling well.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Martinez tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Martinez wants to control but Cooper is keeping busy.
Cooper tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Martinez.
Martinez moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooper is looking to stand up but Martinez won't let him. #SUB#
Martinez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Martinez is looking for a triangle but Cooper pushes his legs off easily.
Martinez 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##T3#
Martinez is trying to control. Cooper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Martinez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cooper defending well though.
Cooper is trying to maintain the position but Martinez is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Martinez is looking for a kimura here.
Cooper is looking to improve his position.
Martinez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Martinez trying to control the action but Cooper is working from the bottom.
Martinez works his way into full mount!
Martinez unloads with some shots from mount but Cooper bucks and avoids them well.
Cooper's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Martinez wants to finish this one by submission but Cooper is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Martinez.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez unloading with bombs!
Martinez breaks from Cooper's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Martinez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Cooper defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Martinez.
Martinez shoots in for a double leg but Cooper sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Cooper clinches up with Martinez and pushes him back against the cage.
Cooper throws an elbow but it misses.
Martinez blocks an elbow strike from Cooper.
Cooper prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Martinez pulls guard effortlessly.
Martinez working a defensive guard here.
Cooper would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Cooper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Cooper from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Martinez is looking for a triangle here but Cooper uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Martinez sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cooper pulls his head out easily.
Martinez wants to control but Cooper is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cooper is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Cooper is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Martinez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Martinez has control of Cooper's left arm, preventing Cooper from doing any damage. #SUB#
Martinez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cooper is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Martinez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cooper tries to stand but Martinez is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Cooper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martinez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cooper has managed to get both his arms back between Martinez's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB#
Martinez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cooper is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Martinez.
Martinez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Martinez is working hard here to advance position.
Martinez throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Martinez sneaks back into half guard.
Cooper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martinez keeps working.
Martinez trying to control but Cooper postures up.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cooper works his way into full mount!
Martinez tries to hold on but Cooper postures up.
Martinez is looking to improve his position but Cooper isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cooper wants to stand but Martinez is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Martinez tries to hold on but Cooper pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Cooper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Cooper wants to clinch.
Martinez swats away the attempt to clinch by Cooper.
Marcos Martinez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cooper stuffs the takedown.
Cooper is looking to clinch but Martinez is avoiding it.
Cooper tries to clinch up but Martinez circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cooper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper tries to clinch but Martinez is having none of it.
Martinez feinted with a counter takedown.
Cooper doesn't manage to clinch there - Martinez circles away.
Martinez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cooper tries to clinch but Martinez moves out of range.
Cooper tries to clinch but Martinez is having none of it. #CL2#
Cooper gets a clinch. #T1#
Cooper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Martinez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cooper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cooper looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cooper tries to throw a body punch but Martinez avoids it by throwing Cooper back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cooper has a couple of punches blocked by Martinez.
Martinez avoids the elbow strike from Cooper, against the cage.
Cooper lands a nice elbow.
Cooper working aggressively here.
Martinez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cooper smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Cooper tries to sprawl but Martinez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Martinez throwing shots but Cooper is blocking nicely. #T2#
Martinez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Martinez thows a huge punch but Cooper dodges it nicely.
#SU#
Martinez decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL2#
Cooper takes the fight into the clinch.
Cooper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cooper throws an elbow but misses.
Cooper gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cooper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Martinez fails to pull guard.
Still in the clinch, Cooper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cooper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cooper gets underhooks to prevent Martinez's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Martinez pulls Cooper into guard.
Cooper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Martinez is looking for a triangle but Cooper pushes his legs off easily.
#T3##SUB#
Martinez looking for subs off his back but Cooper has passed one foot through into half guard.
Martinez is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cooper pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Martinez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cooper seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Cooper throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cooper tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Martinez.
Martinez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Martinez looking for subs from the bottom but Cooper mounts him!
Martinez squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Martinez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cooper avoids the attempt from Martinez to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cooper content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Cooper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cooper has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Cooper!
In his post fight interview, Charles Cooper started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Showdown in the Downtown #4
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Martinez scores with a takedown into Wilson's guard.#SUB#
Wilson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Martinez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wilson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Martinez advances to half guard.
Wilson has his hands clasped together around Martinez's back. He's all about the action.
Martinez prevents Wilson from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson is looking to improve his position.
Martinez thows a huge punch but Wilson dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Martinez wants to pass the guard but Wilson is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wilson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Wilson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Martinez is aware though and is defending well.
Martinez looking to sit in guard and control but Wilson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Wilson trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Martinez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wilson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T2##SUB2#
Wilson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martinez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wilson has managed to get both his arms back between Martinez's legs - danger averted.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
Martinez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing.
Martinez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Wilson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Martinez has his foot on Wilson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilson works his way back into a safe position though.
Martinez keeping full guard, as Wilson tries to pass.
Wilson trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Martinez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wilson defends well.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Martinez is keeping the position.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wilson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Martinez takes a step back to recover. #T4##CL#
Wilson moves into the clinch successfully.
Martinez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wilson tries a body shot but Martinez blocks it.
Martinez can't get the takedown.
Martinez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wilson lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slade Wilson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##KD#
Wilson lands a head kick that stumbles Martinez and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC#
Martinez is rocked!
Wilson is working Martinez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Martinez is still in real trouble! Can Wilson finish him?
Wilson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wilson slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Wilson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Martinez tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Wilson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Slade Wilson!
During a confident post fight interview, Slade Wilson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
AFC #22
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Wulf defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Martinez.
Martinez shoots in and drives through. Wulf sprawls well.
Wulf throws a combination. Martinez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD#
Martinez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wulf's half guard.
Wulf moves into full guard.
Wulf can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Martinez controls the pace.
Martinez stopping the sweep attempt from Wulf.
Wulf not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wulf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wulf is striking but Martinez is not phased and passes to half guard.
Wulf won't allow Martinez to pass to mount.
Wulf tries to get to full guard but Martinez has control of the leg. #T1#
Wulf keeps trying to improve his position.
Wulf trying to control from the bottom.
#SU#
Martinez stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Wulf to get to his feet. #CL2#
Wulf darts in and clinches Martinez up against the cage.
Martinez takes a shot to the head.
Martinez can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martinez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wulf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Martinez is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Wulf.
Martinez wants to take the fight to the mat but Wulf manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wulf lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Martinez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Martinez fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Wulf.
Martinez is breathing heavily.
Wulf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wulf creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Martinez with a big uppercut! Martinez tries to clinch up but Wulf pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Martinez to the mat! Martinez covers up and Wulf unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Paavel Wulf!
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Event:
AFC #15 Grand Slam
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Reborn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martinez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Reborn scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Martinez has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Reborn throws an elbow but misses.
Reborn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reborn lands a nice elbow.
Martinez can't get the takedown.
Reborn pushes off an throws an elbow but Martinez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Reborn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Martinez tries to pull guard but Reborn won't allow it.
Martinez wants a takedown.
Danny Reborn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Martinez.
Reborn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez blocking some punches.
The referee calls for Reborn to work.
A nice left hand lands by Reborn.
#T1#
A short uppercut from Reborn.
Martinez blocks an elbow strike from Reborn.
Reborn gets through Martinez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Martinez is rocked!
Martinez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reborn smiles and moves away.
Martinez is still on wobbly legs! Can Reborn finish him?
Martinez closes the distance and clinches up with Reborn, looking for a takedown. Martinez pushes Reborn against the cage but Reborn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Reborn closes the distance and clinches.
Martinez jumps guard but Reborn stands there with Martinez around his waist. Martinez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reborn.
Reborn pushes Martinez against the cage. Reborn is working some dirty boxing. Reborn pushes off with a quick right hook! Martinez goes down! Martinez tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Reborn moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Reborn!
A relieved looking Danny Reborn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
OFL 5
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Cheating pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martinez tries to counter with a takedown but Cheating is quick to defend against it.
Cheating circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martinez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cheating pinned against the ropes. Cheating gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mom Cheating seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cheating!
Jab from Cheating.
Martinez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cheating defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheating scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Martinez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cheating counters with a straight right hand.
Martinez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Cheating misses.
Martinez is looking to counter the offense by Cheating and move into the clinch.
Martinez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cheating counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Martinez is rocked!
Cheating finds Martinez's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Martinez flops back against the ropes, eyes gazing into the distance. Cheating lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Martinez will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mom Cheating!
An out of breath Mom Cheating 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:
OFL 3
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Biglad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Biglad shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Biglad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martinez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Martinez actively working from the bottom here.
Biglad really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Martinez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Martinez is looking for a sweep. Biglad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Biglad is working away from the top position though.
Biglad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martinez on the ground.
Martinez works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1##SUB2#
Martinez is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Biglad has his hands clasped together but Martinez extends and breaks Biglad's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Martinez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcos Martinez!
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Event:
OFL 1
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Opuakuwa tries to keep at a distance but Martinez has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Opuakuwa drags the fight down to the ground.
Martinez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Martinez cracks Opuakuwa with a solid left hand.
Martinez won't allow Opuakuwa to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Opuakuwa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Opuakuwa 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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Martinez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Martinez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Opuakuwa looking for a guillotine here but Martinez defends easily.
#SUB2#
Martinez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB#
Martinez drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Martinez seems to have locked his on tight now - Opuakuwa screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Martinez, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Marcos Martinez!
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcos Martinez (ranked 18855 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karol Tarczynski (ranked 1739 p4p, 0 weight class). Karol Tarczynski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marcos Martinez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Karol Tarczynski!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tarczynski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Martinez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tarczynski smiles and moves away.
Tarczynski clinches with his opponent.
Tarczynski has clasped his hands together around Martinez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Martinez (0) vs (4) Tarczynski
Martinez is trying to control Tarczynski's posture but Tarczynski avoids it.
Tarczynski controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez wants to control but Tarczynski postures up.
Martinez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tarczynski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Martinez can't do much from the bottom here.
Martinez's coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Tarczynski taking a breather here.
Martinez regains half guard.
Tarczynski trying to control the pace.
Tarczynski is pressing down on Martinez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martinez is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez actively working from the bottom here.
Martinez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Martinez working for a triangle but Tarczynski defends it easily.
Martinez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tarczynski controls the pace.
Martinez looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tarczynski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tarczynski forces his way into half guard.
Martinez actively working from the bottom here.
Martinez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Martinez trying to hold on to Tarczynski's head to control him but Tarczynski postures up.
Tarczynski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Tarczynski.
Tarczynski trying to control the action but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Martinez trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Tarczynski manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Martinez (0) vs (7) Tarczynski
Tarczynski controlling from mount.
Martinez is trying desperately to improve position.
My spies in Arvins Bootcamp inform me that Tarczynski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Martinez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tarczynski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tarczynski with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Martinez tries to hold on but Tarczynski pushes him away.
Martinez is working to get back to half guard.
Martinez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tarczynski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Martinez has given up his back. Will we see Tarczynski going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Martinez (0) vs (10) Tarczynski
Tarczynski controlling the position well here. Martinez rolled but Tarczynski kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Martinez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Martinez rolls, trying to escape but Tarczynski keeps control of the position.
Martinez is working hard here to advance position.
Tarczynski has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Martinez's body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski not allowing Martinez to control his hands.
Tarczynski controls the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Martinez trying to control the hands but Tarczynski breaks the grip.
Martinez tries to escape the position.
Martinez fending off the submission attempt from Tarczynski.
Tarczynski keeps control of the position as Martinez tries to break free.
Tarczynski has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Martinez's body.
I really don't envy Martinez right now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Martinez trying to control the action but Tarczynski just sinks the hooks in.
Martinez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Martinez trying to control but not successfully.
Martinez tries to roll but Tarczynski sticks to his back.
Tarczynski just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Martinez is really stuck here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tarczynski controlling the positon.
Tarczynski is hanging on to Martinez's back as he tries to escape.
Tarczynski is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez trying to control the position but Tarczynski manages to sink in the hooks.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Martinez right now.
Tarczynski controls the action.
Let's hope that Tarczynski has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Tarczynski.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Martinez tries to escape but Tarczynski has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Martinez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tarczynski's guard. Nice work there by Martinez.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martinez (2) vs (10) Tarczynski
Martinez wants to pass the guard but Tarczynski is keeping the position.
Tarczynski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Martinez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tarczynski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Martinez has Tarczynski in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martinez (2) vs (12) Tarczynski
Martinez is looking for a triangle but Tarczynski pushes his legs off easily.
Martinez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tarczynski defends it easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tarczynski advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Martinez (2) vs (15) Tarczynski
You can see the frustration on Martinez's face as Tarczynski controls the position.
Martinez is looking to reverse the position.
Tarczynski taking a breather here.
Martinez is looking to reverse the position.
Tarczynski is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski trying to control the position but Martinez is working away.
Tarczynski controlling the position from side mount.
Martinez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee asks Tarczynski politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tarczynski prefers to stall for the moment though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarczynski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martinez keeps working.
Martinez sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Grey Ii defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Martinez.
Martinez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grey Ii is fending him off so far but Martinez persists. Nope, Grey Ii circles away and we're back to standing.
Grey Ii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grey Ii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Martinez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Martinez with a poor takedown
and Grey Ii counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been told by Martinez's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grey Ii throws a leg kick that misses.
Martinez attempts a counter takedown but Grey Ii avoids it well and moves away.
Martinez has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey Ii connects with a jab.#T1#
Martinez throws a leg kick but Grey Ii checks it.
Martinez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grey Ii.
Grey Ii looks to land a combination but Martinez avoids it well.
Grey Ii throws a front kick that sends Martinez stumbling back into the cage.
Martinez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grey Ii explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Grey Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martinez moves away.#T2#
Martinez tries to clinch there but Grey Ii circles away.
Grey Ii throws out a counter right but Martinez avoids it with no problem.
Grey Ii scores with a kick to the midsection.
Martinez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grey Ii lands a nice shot that snaps Martinez's head back.
Martinez has his takedown stuffed
and Grey Ii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martinez shoots in but no luck this time.
Gunmetal Grey Ii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martinez dives in for a single leg takedown but Grey Ii sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Martinez jabs Grey Ii to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Martinez goes for a double leg but Grey Ii avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grey Ii continues to drive forward.
Martinez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grey Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grey Ii tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Martinez is able to avoid easily.#TD#
Martinez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Martinez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grey Ii wants to get back to full guard.
Grey Ii gets back to full guard.
Grey Ii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Martinez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grey Ii is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Grey Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grey Ii controlling the position.
Grey Ii wants to sweep but no luck.
Martinez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Grey Ii is controlling Martinez's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez tries to free his leg and advance position but Grey Ii is retaining full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Grey Ii pulls Martinez in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunmetal Grey Ii dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Grey Ii jabs at Martinez's body.
Martinez moves out of range of the body kick.
Martinez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grey Ii finds it's way round the side to connect with Martinez's head.
Grey Ii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Martinez gets the takedown into side control.
Grey Ii struggling a bit here.
Martinez in side control lands a decent elbow.
I wouldn't like to be where Grey Ii is right now.
Martinez sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Grey Ii is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T1#
Grey Ii wants to control but Martinez postures up.
Martinez has knee on belly momentarily but Grey Ii bucks him off and regains half guard.
Grey Ii tries to get to full guard but Martinez has control of the leg.
Grey Ii wants to get back to full guard but Martinez has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez working the ground and pound but Grey Ii is defending the strikes.
Grey Ii is trying to control Martinez's posture but Martinez avoids it. #T2#
Grey Ii is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Martinez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Grey Ii sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Martinez seems to be working for a kimura but Grey Ii defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Martinez wants to take a breather but Grey Ii is having none of it.
Martinez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Martinez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Grey Ii slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Martinez postures up in Grey Ii's guard and throws a big left but Grey Ii blocks it.
Grey Ii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grey Ii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grey Ii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grey Ii wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Martinez shoots for a takedown but Grey Ii saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grey Ii. Martinez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martinez fails with the takedown.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Grey Ii scores with a jab to the body.
Grey Ii with a jab.
Grey Ii thumps Martinez with a low kick.
Martinez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grey Ii throws out a counter right but Martinez avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grey Ii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Martinez wants to clinch up but Grey Ii keeps it at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez throws a front kick aimed at Grey Ii's knee but Grey Ii avoids it well.
It seemed like Grey Ii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grey Ii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunmetal Grey Ii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Martinez shoots in but no luck this time.
Martinez shoots in and drives through. Grey Ii sprawls well.
A jab lands there for Grey Ii.
Martinez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grey Ii throws out a counter right but Martinez avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Grey Ii misses its intended target.
Grey Ii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Martinez's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey Ii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martinez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grey Ii counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Martinez.
Grey Ii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grey Ii misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Martinez moves into the clinch successfully.
Grey Ii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grey Ii misses with a body punch.
Martinez tries to pull guard but Grey Ii holds him up against the cage and eventually Martinez drops back down to his feet.
Martinez is trying to pull guard but Grey Ii turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Grey Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Grey Ii manages to break the clinch.
Grey Ii throws a hook but Martinez avoids it easily.
Martinez misses with a takedown attempt - Grey Ii sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Grey Ii misses with an uppercut. Martinez saw that one coming.
Martinez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Martinez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#ROC2#
Martinez is rocked!
Grey Ii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Martinez. That did some damage!
Oh Martinez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Martinez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grey Ii lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grey Ii lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Martinez head around and knocks him out cold! Grey Ii hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gunmetal Grey Ii!
After winning the bout, Gunmetal Grey Ii thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Martinez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gluhovic defends it nicely.
Gluhovic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Martinez is defended easily by Gluhovic.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Gluhovic scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1##BC2#
Gluhovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martinez tries for a takedown but Gluhovic circles away easily
and Gluhovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gluhovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martinez is looking to counter the offense by Gluhovic and move into the clinch.
Martinez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gluhovic.
Martinez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gluhovic throws a jab when Martinez was well out of range.
Martinez fails with the takedown
and Gluhovic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gluhovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Martinez at a distance.
Martinez tries for a takedown but Gluhovic circles away easily
letting Gluhovic counter with a right hand. #T2##CL2#
Gluhovic clinches up with Martinez and pushes him back against the cage.
Gluhovic managing to block the knees to the body from Martinez.
#BC2#
Gluhovic breaks from the clinch.
Martinez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gluhovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gluhovic throws out a counter right but Martinez avoids it with no problem.
Martinez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC2#
Martinez is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gluhovic weaves into range and cracks Martinez right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Martinez goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Gluhovic is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gerardo Gluhovic!
During a confident post fight interview, Gerardo Gluhovic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
OFC 309: Shankoli vs Dall
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Highpants throws a head kick but Martinez moves out of range.
Highpants lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Martinez crumples to the floor! Highpants milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Harry Highpants!
A victorious Harry Highpants thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
OFC 304: Barca vs Camacho
Date: Aug 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Martinez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kidd's half guard.#SU#
Martinez stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Kidd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kidd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Martinez pushes Kidd up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Kidd manages to break the clinch.
Kidd shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Martinez eats them both and turns towards Kidd to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kidd scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kidd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kidd misses with an uppercut.
Martinez tries to counter with a takedown but Kidd is quick to defend against it.
Kidd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Martinez is looking for a counter combo.
Kidd misses with a two punch combination.
Martinez is looking for a counter combo.
Kidd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Martinez avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Martinez or perhaps it was just good defense by Kidd, which made it look bad.
Kidd throws a hook but Martinez avoids it easily.
Martinez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martinez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kidd manages to circle out of the way.
Kidd throws a body punch but Martinez moves out of range.
A lazy left from Kidd finds it's target.#TD#
Martinez scores with a takedown into Kidd's guard.#ES2#
Kidd manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Martinez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kidd avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Kidd.
#BC2#
Kidd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martinez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kidd tries to avoid it but Martinez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kidd to the ground. Kidd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kidd.
Kidd digs a good body shot into Martinez's ribs.
Kidd cracks Martinez's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Martinez slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Kidd can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Woo Kidd!
Woo Kidd thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
CCR 90
Date: Jul 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Pederson as Martinez shoots in.#CL2#
Pederson drives through and clinches with Martinez against the cage.
#BC2#
Pederson breaks from the clinch.
Pederson is looking to clinch. #TD#
Pederson gets caught napping as Martinez dives in and scores a takedown. Pederson manages to retain guard.
Pederson is wriggling around but Martinez manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Ground and pound from Martinez.
Pederson is looking for a sweep. Martinez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Martinez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pederson tries to kick Martinez off but Martinez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Martinez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pederson wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Martinez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pederson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Pederson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Martinez.
Martinez looking to control but Pederson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Poor strikes thrown by Martinez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Martinez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#SUB#
Martinez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pederson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pederson! #SUB#
Martinez is looking for a triangle but Pederson pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Martinez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Martinez is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Pederson has his hands clasped together but Martinez extends and breaks Pederson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Martinez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcos Martinez!
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Event:
CCR 84
Date: May 26, 2017 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Martinez is defended easily by Faber.
Nice takedown defense from Faber. No joy for Martinez on that attempt.
Faber half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Martinez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Faber is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Faber shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Martinez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Faber trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Faber drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Faber jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Martinez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faber wants to pass the guard but Martinez is keeping the position.
Martinez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Faber's guard. #REVB##T1#
Faber trying to keep a closed guard but Martinez is proving a slippery customer.
Martinez stopping the sweep attempt from Faber.#SUB#
Faber has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Martinez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Faber working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Martinez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Faber has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Martinez has passed into side control.
#SUB2#
Martinez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Faber defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
Faber parries the strikes from Martinez easily there. Martinez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Faber to escape.
Faber tries to buck Martinez off but Martinez is having none of it.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Martinez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Faber has escaped the position, nice work there.
Faber is working to avoid the ground and pound but Martinez connects with a decent elbow.
Martinez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Faber manages to get back to half guard.
Martinez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Faber defending well though. #SUB2#
Martinez is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Faber is defending against the submission attempts here by Martinez.
Faber trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T3#
Faber regains half guard.
Faber manages to get to full guard.
Martinez content to stall in guard here.
Faber bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Martinez's guard. #REVR#
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Faber from controlling successfully.
Faber forces his way into half guard.
Faber works his way into side control. #T4#
Martinez is trying to get back to half guard.
Faber prevents Martinez from escaping the position.
Faber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martinez keeps working.
Martinez is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks Faber politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Faber prefers to stall for the moment though.
Martinez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Faber wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Faber trying to control the position but Martinez is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez struggling a bit here.
Faber wants to control but Martinez is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcos Martinez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Martinez shoots in and bounces Faber off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Martinez distracts Faber with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Faber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martinez defends well.
Martinez stands up over Faber, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Faber working for a triangle but Martinez defends it easily.
Martinez stands up over Faber, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Martinez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Faber keeps moving.
Martinez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Faber works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Faber looking for a sweep. Not yet Faber, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Faber is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Martinez tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Martinez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Faber trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Martinez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Faber passes Martinez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Martinez tries to roll over but Faber keeps him under control.
Martinez is looking to control Faber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Martinez avoid being mounted?#T2##SUB#
Faber is working for a kimura but Martinez is defending it quite comfortably.
Martinez is looking to improve his position.
Faber tries to pass the half guard into mount. Martinez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Martinez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Martinez wants to control the action here but instead Faber manages to pass to full mount!
Martinez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Faber is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Martinez can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T3#
Faber looking to control but Martinez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marcos Martinez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Faber is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Martinez is in real trouble.
Faber is looking to control Martinez but Martinez is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Faber looking to break Martinez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Martinez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Faber will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Good control from Faber.
You can see the frustration on Martinez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Martinez is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Martinez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Faber. #SUB#
Faber looking for the choke but no joy. #T4#
Martinez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Faber fails to advance to Martinez's back.
Martinez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Faber wants to control the pace but Martinez is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Martinez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Faber.
Martinez can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Faber working for a guillotine from mount but Martinez is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Faber dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Martinez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Faber!
Faber is looking to regain half guard here but Martinez keeps moving and retains side control.
Martinez lands a decent elbow from side control.
Martinez trying to control the action but Faber is working from the bottom.
Martinez throws a strike aimed at the side of Faber's head but Faber avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faber gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faber makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Faber.#SUB#
Faber looking for a guillotine here but Martinez defends easily.
Faber looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB2#
Martinez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Martinez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Martinez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Faber wants to sweep here but Martinez controlling him for the moment.
Martinez lands a couple of digs.
Faber looking for a sweep. Not yet Faber, not yet.
Faber trying to control the position.
Martinez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martinez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Martinez is looking to work some ground and pound but Faber has wrist control.
Martinez postures up.
#T2#
Faber has momentary wrist control but Martinez slips an elbow through the middle.
Martinez with a nice head shot there.
Faber is trying to control the position but Martinez postures up.
Martinez pushes down on Faber's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Faber makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Faber.
Martinez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Faber had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martinez defends it easily.
Faber looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Faber keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Faber controls Martinez momentarily but Martinez frees himself.
Martinez is looking to work some ground and pound but Faber has wrist control.#T3#
Faber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Faber utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Martinez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Faber's head.
Faber bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Martinez's guard. #REVR#
Martinez tries to strike from the bottom.
Martinez trying to keep a closed guard but Faber is proving a slippery customer.
Faber trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Martinez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Faber is one step ahead there.
Faber pushes down on Martinez's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Faber pulls his head out easily.
Martinez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Faber passes Martinez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Martinez wants to improve his position but Faber is controlling well.
Faber controlling the pace.
Martinez is not content to let Faber control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Faber is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Martinez works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcos Martinez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Martinez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Uriah Faber!
Uriah Faber seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
CCR 81
Date: May 05, 2017 |
#R1#
A cross from Gustav lands.
Gustav scores with a body shot.
Gustav lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gustav. Martinez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gustav misses the jab.
Martinez tries for a takedown but Gustav sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gustav went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Martinez fails with a takedown attempt.
Gustav has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Martinez shoots in looking for a takedown but Gustav manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Martinez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Gustav wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carl Gustav has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Martinez.
Martinez moves forwards but Gustav connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gustav ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Martinez's jaw. Martinez's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Gustav does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carl Gustav!
Carl Gustav took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I just wanna dance'.
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Event:
CCR 77
Date: Apr 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Martinez 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.
Olson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Olson keeps moving.
Martinez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Martinez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Martinez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Olson tries to escape back to his feet but Martinez has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Olson's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Olson is tapping! Martinez saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcos Martinez!
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Event:
CCR 70
Date: Feb 17, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Lovelair moves into the clinch successfully.
I was talking to Lovelair's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lovelair lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Lovelair.
Lovelair landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Martinez looks winded!
Lovelair throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Martinez blocks it with crossed arms.
Lovelair connects with a knee to the head.
Lovelair landing knees to the head.
Lovelair lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lovelair.
Lovelair with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lovelair throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lovelair with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC#
Martinez is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Lovelair on the inside.
Martinez is still on wobbly legs! Can Lovelair finish him?
Lovelair throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Martinez blocks it with crossed arms.
Lovelair is working Martinez over against the cage.
Lovelair jerks Martinez's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Martinez drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Lovelair goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Lovelair because Martinez was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Raistlin Lovelair!
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Event:
CCR 67
Date: Jan 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Martinez avoids the body shot from Gustav.
Good standup being displayed there by Gustav as he connects with a hook.
Gustav with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gustav fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Martinez shoots and misses
and Martinez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Gustav does it's job there.
Gustav waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martinez.
Gustav scores with a nice head shot.
Gustav loads up on a big right hand but Martinez slips the punch.
Gustav connects with a body shot that sends Martinez's belly button to the back.
Martinez defending well as Gustav loads up on a big left hand.
Gustav's corner calls for a 1-2. Gustav obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Martinez has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Gustav moves into the clinch.#T1#
Gustav lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Gustav pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gustav has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Martinez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gustav.
Martinez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Martinez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gustav tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martinez was well out of range. Poor timing from Gustav.
Decent striking displayed by Gustav there.
Martinez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gustav counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carl Gustav has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Martinez.
Gustav connects with a body shot that sends Martinez's belly button to the back.
Martinez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gustav counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Martinez is rocked!
Carl Gustav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez tries to get into range but Gustav steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Martinez! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Gustav scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carl Gustav!
Carl Gustav made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I just wanna dance'.
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Event:
CCR 62
Date: Dec 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Hager shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Martinez is trying to get back to full guard.
Hager is taking a breather. Martinez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Martinez is looking to get back to full guard here but Hager has managed to pass to side control instead.
Martinez is looking to reverse the position.
Hager landing strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Hager.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hager in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hager trying to control the action but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Martinez struggling a bit here.#T1#
Hager is chipping away with strikes.
Martinez looks to move to half guard but instead Hager has passed into mount! Damn!
Martinez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hager.
Hager unloading with bombs!#ROC#
Martinez is rocked!
Hager postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Martinez in real trouble here! The ref calls for Martinez to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Hager!
Patrick Hager took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Arcticus University: London for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
CCR 58
Date: Nov 25, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Adams takes the fight into the clinch.
Martinez tries to pull guard but Adams holds him up against the cage and eventually Martinez drops back down to his feet.
Adams scores with a shot to the side of Martinez's head.
A right hand to the body from Adams.
Martinez tries to pull guard but Adams holds him up against the cage and eventually Martinez drops back down to his feet.
Martinez told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Martinez fails to pull guard.
Al Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Martinez.
Adams lands a right hand.
Martinez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Adams walks away with a smile on his face. Martinez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Adams moves into range and clinches up with Martinez.
Adams scores with a shot to the side of Martinez's head.
Martinez working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Martinez jumps guard but Adams turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Martinez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Adams gets through Martinez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Martinez is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Martinez with a big uppercut! Martinez tries to clinch up but Adams pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Martinez to the mat! Martinez covers up and Adams unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Al Adams!
An out of breath Al Adams 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:
CCR 55
Date: Nov 04, 2016 |
#R1#
No luck for Martinez with that takedown attempt.
Louiseau scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Louiseau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Louiseau tries to clinch up but Martinez circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Louiseau has closed the distance and engaged Martinez in a clinch.
Martinez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Louiseau just stands there and leans against the cage.
Louiseau can't find room to land a body shot as Martinez controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from Louiseau.
Louiseau manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louiseau tries to throw a body punch but Martinez avoids it by throwing Louiseau back against the cage.
Martinez tries to pull guard but Louiseau won't allow it.
Isaijah Louiseau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Martinez.
Louiseau digs a right hand underneath Martinez's ribcage. Martinez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Louiseau takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
Louiseau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Louiseau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Louiseau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martinez is trying to break free.
Good body shot from Louiseau.
Martinez misses with some punches.
Martinez is looking for a takedown.
Martinez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Louiseau just stands there and leans against the cage.
Martinez is trying to pull guard but Louiseau turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Martinez wants a takedown but no success here.
Louiseau struggles to land a body shot inside as Martinez controls his hands.
Louiseau slowing the pace effectively.
Louiseau scores with a shoulder strike.
Louiseau leaning against his opponent.
Louiseau lands a body shot in the clinch.
Louiseau holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Martinez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Louiseau is defending well.#T2#
Louiseau lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Martinez prevents a body shot from Louiseau.
Nice body punch from Louiseau.
Louiseau stalling against the cage.
Louiseau struggles to land a body shot inside as Martinez controls his hands.
Martinez tries to pull guard but Louiseau won't allow it.
Louiseau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
A short body shot lands from Louiseau as the two fighters clinch.
Martinez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Louiseau prevents it.
Louiseau digs a right hand underneath Martinez's ribcage. Martinez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Martinez looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Louiseau lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Louiseau.
Louiseau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martinez's elbow.
Louiseau lands a body punch. #T3#
Louiseau cracks Martinez with a nice body shot.
Martinez is working for takedown but Louiseau is calmly controlling the position for now.
Louiseau lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Louiseau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martinez backwards. #ROC#
Martinez is rocked!
A short left from Louiseau.
Martinez is still on wobbly legs! Can Louiseau finish him?
Louiseau creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Martinez's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Martinez drops to his knees and Louiseau pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaijah Louiseau!
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Event:
CCR 53
Date: Oct 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Juricic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Martinez shoots for a takedown but Juricic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Juricic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Martinez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Juricic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Martinez drops his hands momentarily and Juricic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Martinez shoots in but Juricic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Andro Juricic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Martinez.
Martinez takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez shoots in but Juricic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Juricic lands a jab to Martinez's midsection.#T1#
Juricic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martinez manages to avoid it.
Martinez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Juricic counters with a stiff right hand.
Juricic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown but Juricic shows good takedown defense.
Juricic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Juricic lands with a nice body punch.
Juricic throws a big shot that misses.
Martinez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martinez moves out of range as Juricic strikes.
Martinez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Martinez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Juricic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Juricic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Martinez misses with a takedown
and Juricic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Martinez is rocked!
Juricic moves in close and cracks Martinez with a massive right hand! Martinez, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Juricic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andro Juricic!
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Event:
CCR 49
Date: Sep 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Nunes throws a body punch but Martinez moves out of range.
Nunes throws a lazy body kick
and Martinez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martinez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martinez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Martinez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nunes fakes the leg kick and cracks Martinez in the body.
Nunes throws a body punch but Martinez moves out of range.
Nunes throws a head kick that half lands.
Nunes scores with a push kick.
Martinez shoots for a double leg takedown but Nunes sprawls well. He's pushed Martinez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nunes connects with a leg kick. Martinez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nunes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nunes scores with a spinning back kick!
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!
A nice inside leg kick there by Nunes. That's going to slow Martinez down. #T1#
Nunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nunes lands a leg kick that knocks Martinez off balance momentarily.
Nunes lands a big head kick that sends Martinez to the canvas! Nunes follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adriano Nunes!
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Event:
UB11: Strain
Date: Sep 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Kopp shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kopp showed some decent athleticism there.
Martinez is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Kopp is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Martinez tries to get to full guard but Kopp has control of the leg.
Martinez gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Martinez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kopp thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Kopp got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martinez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kopp has managed to get both his arms back between Martinez's legs - danger averted.
Kopp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martinez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Kopp is working hard here to advance position.
Kopp won't allow Martinez to get back to his feet.
Kopp trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kopp manages to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Martinez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kopp is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Martinez has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kopp prevents Martinez from improving his position.#SUB#
Kopp is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kopp pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kopp is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Martinez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Martinez wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Martinez works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Martinez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kopp passes into half guard.
Martinez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kopp's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kopp's back!
Kopp trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Kopp is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Martinez gets his way!
Kopp can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Martinez looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Kopp is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Martinez gets his way!
Kopp tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Martinez not allowing Kopp to control his hands.
Kopp might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Kopp preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Martinez. #SUB2#
Martinez looking for the choke but no joy.
Kopp wants to control his opponent's hands but Martinez gets his hands free. #T5#
Martinez wants to control the position but Kopp frees himself and scrambles - Martinez manages to regain control in side control.
Kopp on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kopp tries to get out of the position.
Kopp tries to buck Martinez off but Martinez is having none of it.#SUB2#
Martinez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kopp is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kopp is not content to let Martinez control the position.
Kopp is looking for a sweep.
Martinez throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kopp works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #SUB2#
Martinez is working for a kimura but Kopp is defending it quite comfortably.
#T6##SUB2#
Martinez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kopp has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Kopp actively working from the bottom here.
Martinez throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kopp to regain full guard.
Martinez postures up.
Martinez advances to half guard. #T7#
Kopp wants to sweep but Martinez has passed to side control!
Kopp takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB2#
Martinez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Martinez trying to control the position but Kopp is working away.
Martinez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kopp haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
You can see the frustration on Kopp's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8##SUB2#
Martinez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kopp, who protects the arm well.
Kopp regains half guard there - taking advantage of Martinez's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB#
Kopp is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martinez pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Martinez is trying to work for a kimura but Kopp is defending well.
#T9#
Martinez thows a huge punch but Kopp dodges it nicely.
Martinez is trying to control. Kopp wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Martinez is working for a kimura but Kopp is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Kopp looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kopp is pressing down on Martinez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Martinez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R2##TD#
Kopp closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Martinez did well to prevent Kopp getting side control.#ES2#
Martinez makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kopp looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Kopp shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Kopp is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Martinez has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Martinez trying to control from the bottom.
Kopp prevents Martinez from improving his position.#SUB2#
Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kopp pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kopp pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kopp is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Kopp is trying to control. Martinez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Kopp is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Kopp is looking for a kimura but Martinez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kopp to get the leverage. #SUB#
Kopp is looking for a kimura but Martinez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kopp to get the leverage.
Kopp is pressing down on Martinez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martinez is holding on for now.
Martinez tries to kick Kopp off but Kopp keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Martinez is looking to control Kopp's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Martinez avoid being mounted?#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Kopp seems to be working for a kimura but Martinez defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Kopp is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Martinez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kopp is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Martinez has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Kopp is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Martinez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kopp. #SUB#
Kopp is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Martinez defends it well. #T3#
Martinez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Martinez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Martinez wants to control from the top but Kopp keeps moving.
Martinez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Kopp looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Kopp working for a triangle but Martinez defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Kopp looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Martinez slips nicely into half guard.
Martinez wants to pass to mount but Kopp is defending the position. #T5#
Kopp regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Martinez.
Martinez throws a big elbow that misses.
Martinez chips away with some ground and pound.
Martinez trying to control but Kopp is working from the bottom.
Kopp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Martinez's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Kopp is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martinez defends well.
Martinez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T6#
Martinez wants to control from the top but Kopp keeps moving.
Martinez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kopp keeping full guard, as Martinez tries to pass.
Kopp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Kopp changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Martinez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Martinez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Kopp looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Martinez throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T7##SUB#
Kopp seems to be looking for submissions.
Kopp blocks the strikes from Martinez.
#SUB#
Kopp seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kopp pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Martinez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kopp tries to pass the half guard into mount. Martinez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well,Kopp is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T8#
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.#SUB#
Kopp is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Martinez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Martinez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Martinez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kopp is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T9##SUB#
Kopp is trying to work for a kimura but Martinez is defending well.
Martinez wants to improve his position but Kopp is controlling well.
Kopp is thwarting Martinez's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez missing with punches from the bottom.
Patrick Kopp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcos Martinez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Kopp is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcos Martinez.
Well Martinez 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Marcos Martinez!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Marcos Martinez!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Marcos Martinez!
Marcos Martinez wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
UB7: Body Count
Date: Jul 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Maru throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Martinez counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
Maru drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Martinez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maru defends well.
Maru wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving. #SUB2#
Martinez is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Maru has his hands clasped together but Martinez extends and breaks Maru's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Martinez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcos Martinez!
Riki Maru was interviewed post fight and said 'I Will Come Back.'.
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Event:
UB5: Too Tough To Die
Date: Jul 08, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Martinez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zimbardo on his heels. He'll look to pass Zimbardo's guard now, I'm sure.
Martinez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Rio. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Zimbardo controlling the position.
Zimbardo trying to keep a closed guard but Martinez is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Martinez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zimbardo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zimbardo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zimbardo! #REVR#
Martinez is trying to get back to half guard.
Martinez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zimbardo off and has taken his back!
Zimbardo just trying to survive but Martinez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Martinez is trying to stick to Zimbardo's back but Zimbardo is turning into Martinez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Martinez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Zimbardo.
Zimbardo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Martinez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zimbardo defends well.
Zimbardo stops Martinez from standing up. #T1##SUB2#
Martinez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zimbardo defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martinez is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Zimbardo pulls Martinez in close to his closed guard and prevents Martinez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Martinez throws a big right hand that misses.
Martinez throws a big right hand that misses.
Martinez trying to control but Zimbardo is working from the bottom.
Martinez trying to move into half guard but instead Zimbardo has managed to sweep!#REVR##T2##SUB2#
Martinez looking for a triangle here. Zimbardo is fighting it but it looks tight! Martinez pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Zimbardo is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marcos Martinez!
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Event:
UB2: Master Killer
Date: Jun 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Martinez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Iordanov. Iordanov obviously looking to wear him down.
Martinez slips a jab and a cross from Iordanov.
Martinez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Iordanov tries to avoid it but Martinez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Iordanov to the ground. Iordanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Iordanov wants to clinch.
Martinez is looking for the big counter here.
Martinez misses with a takedown
and Iordanov counters with a good low kick that Martinez was not able to check. #CL#
Iordanov moves into the clinch successfully.
Our sources have told us that Iordanov has been working on his elbows in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez wants a takedown but no success here.
Gregor Iordanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Martinez.
Iordanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Iordanov.
#BC#
Iordanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Martinez.
Iordanov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Martinez shoots for a takedown but Iordanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Martinez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Iordanov counters with a two punch combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Martinez.
Martinez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Iordanov forces Martinez back against the ropes and clinches.#T2#
Martinez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Martinez tries to score a body lock takedown but Iordanov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Martinez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A knee to the head by Iordanov.
#TD2#
Martinez pulls guard.
Iordanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Martinez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Iordanov defends it easily.
Iordanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martinez on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Martinez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Iordanov is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB2#
Martinez working for a triangle but Iordanov defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Martinez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Martinez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Martinez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Iordanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Iordanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Iordanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Martinez has his feet on Iordanov's thighs here. He's pushed Iordanov off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Iordanov screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcos Martinez!
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Event:
CCR 18
Date: Mar 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Martinez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cabron to score with a decent uppercut.
Cabron throws a head kick but Martinez moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Cabron.
Martinez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cabron thows a body kick. Martinez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cabron should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown but Cabron shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Martinez slips a jab and a cross from Cabron.
Martinez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Carlos Cabron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez is breathing heavily.
Cabron throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Martinez crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Carlos Cabron!
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