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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2016 |
#R1# Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Martin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tikka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tikka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL2# Tikka rushes Martin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Tikka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2# It looks like Colton Martin has been cut. Tikka trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2# Tikka manages to break the clinch.
Martin misses with a low kick.
Despite the aggression on Tikka's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2# Tikka forces Martin back against the cage and clinches. Tikka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Martin's face.
#BC2# Tikka breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Tikka closes the distance and pushes Martin back into the cage.#BC# Martin manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Martin rushes Tikka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Martin breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Tikka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Tikka is trying to stall.
Tikka is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Martin has denied him. Tikka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tikka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tikka stalls. Tikka leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting on Tikka's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T1##TD# Martin tightens his grip and picks Tikka up, before dumping him to the ground. Tikka manages to land in guard. Tikka will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Martin lands a couple of decent looking shots. Martin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tikka is looking to stand up but Martin isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2# Tikka uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL2# Tikka moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee calls for Martin to work.
Tikka lands an elbow inside. Tikka throws an elbow that misses.
#T2##TD# Martin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tikka can't fight it off and eventually Martin manages to take the fight to the floor. Tikka looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Martin won't allow Tikka to sweep him here. Tikka wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Martin manages to pass to side control. #SU# Martin stands up out of the half guard. #CL2# Tikka moves into range and clinches up with Martin. Tikka misses with an elbow strike.
Tikka is trying to maintain a safe position but Martin gets an underhook and turns Tikka into the cage. A short left from Tikka. Tikka is looking to control Martin's arms but Martin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tikka has his back to the cage. Tikka tries a knee to the head but Martin blocks it.
#T3##BC2# Tikka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Martin goes for a double leg but Tikka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tikka continues to drive forward.#CL2# Tikka gets in close and instigates a clinch. Martin really is a fat lump. Tikka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#TD# Tikka is fighting off a takedown attempt but Martin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tikka to the mat. Tikka regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Tikka wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Martin manages to pass to side control. #REVB# Tikka wants to get back to his feet. Martin 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. Tikka looks winded! Tikka is looking for a sweep. Martin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Martin scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Tikka wants to stand back up but Martin manages to pass into side control.
Tikka tries to control but Martin manages to take his back.#T4# The referee is taking a good look at Tikka as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Martin!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB# Martin is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tikka has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Tikka trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB# Martin tightening his grip on Tikka, looking for the choke. #SUB# Martin is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tikka has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keimo Tikka will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Colton Martin's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##TD# Martin 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. Colton Martin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Martin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tikka's head. Tikka is looking to stand up but Martin isn't so interested in that idea. Tikka wants to get back to his feet but Martin passes into half guard.
#SUB# Tikka is defending against the submission attempts here by Martin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Tikka is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Martin has latched onto it... Big trouble! Martin pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Tikka is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Martin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Colton Martin! The defeated Keimo Tikka had this to say: 'I gave my best for now. Everytime I learn from defeat and be a better fighter next time.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1# Coult throws a head kick that misses. Horrible takedown attempt by Coult or perhaps it was just good defense by Martin, which made it look bad. Nice takedown defense from Martin. No joy for Coult on that attempt. #CL2# Coult moves into the clinch. Coult lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC# Martin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Martin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Coult. Colton Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Coult.#TD# Coult gets caught napping as Martin dives in and scores a takedown. Coult manages to retain guard. Coult throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Martin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Coult utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1# Coult preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2# Coult has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Martin 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 Coult. Coult is trying to get back to half guard. Martin cracks Coult with a big elbow. Coult looking for a sweep but Martin has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T2# Coult wants to control but Martin is having none of it. BOOM! Martin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Coult has given up his back here.
#SUB# Martin has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Coult! Can he survive? No! He's out! Martin gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Colton Martin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Bamba enables Martin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bamba manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2# Bamba has his foot on Martin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martin works his way back into a safe position though. Martin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2# Bamba escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# Martin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bamba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martin has managed to get both his arms back between Bamba's legs - danger averted. Martin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bamba on the ground.#SUB2# Bamba looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Martin passes into half guard.
#SUB2# Bamba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Martin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bamba sees it coming and defends easily. Bamba is pressing down on Martin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2# Bamba throws his legs up looking for a submission but Martin uses it to pass to side control.
#T1# Bamba is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB# Martin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bamba, who protects the arm well. Bamba is looking to regain half guard here but Martin keeps moving and retains side control. Bamba manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2# Bamba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bamba looks winded! Bamba wants to free his trapped foot but Martin is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2# Martin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Martin keeping full guard, as Bamba tries to pass. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Bamba is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Martin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Martin has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2# Bamba looking for subs off his back but Martin has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bamba wants to sweep but Martin has passed to side control!#T3# Bamba manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2# Bamba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Martin defends it well. Martin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Martin tries to get to full guard but Bamba has control of the leg. #SUB2# Bamba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2# Bamba is looking for a kimura here.
#T4# Martin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Bamba is pressing down on Martin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martin is holding on for now. #SUB2# Bamba is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Martin still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Martin has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bamba throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. 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 Colton Martin will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Bamba with a lazy takedown attempt and Martin counters with a two punch combo. Bamba avoids the head kick by Martin.
Bamba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martin. Martin slaps away a takedown attempt from Bamba, before circling back to the center of the mat. Martin really is a fat lump. Bamba tries for a takedown but Martin circles away easily#TD# and Martin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Colton Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tayo Bamba. Martin prevents Bamba from improving his position. Bamba is still trying to improve position.#SUB2# Bamba actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Bamba with the active half guard here but Martin passes nicely into side control. Bamba looks to move to half guard but instead Martin has passed into mount! Damn! Bamba is breathing heavily.#T1# Bamba is working to get back to half guard.
Martin lands a big elbow. Martin prevents Bamba from getting the reversal.#SUB# Martin looking for a guillotine from mount but Bamba is having none of it. Bamba is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB# Martin is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bamba can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Martin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T2# Bamba is working to get back to half guard.
Martin scoring with strikes but Bamba is staying in there. Martin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bamba really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Colton Martin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3# Martin manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bamba to take his back!#SUB# Martin has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bamba has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB# Bamba defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB# Martin looking for the choke from the back. Bamba turns into Martin and is now in his guard.
Bamba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# Bamba has gone for a leg lock! Martin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bamba's guard.#REVR##T4##SUB2# Bamba looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Martin passes into side control.
Bamba looking for a sweep but Martin has passed into full mount! Oh no! Bamba is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB# Martin looking to secure an arm triangle but Bamba defends it well. Bamba keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colton Martin dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round! #R3# Bamba checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2# Bamba fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Martin, pushing him back against the cage. Martin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bamba can do to turn this around?#BC# Martin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bamba shoots in for a takedown but Martin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Martin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Bamba avoids the head kick by Martin.
Bamba is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Martin dodges the punch combination from Bamba.
Tayo Bamba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bamba looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Bamba tries for a takedown but Martin circles away easily#CL# and Martin counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Colton Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tayo Bamba. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Martin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. 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. Martin connects with a nice short shot to Bamba's temple. Bamba tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Martin has advanced to mount. Uh oh. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bamba working to try and regain half guard.
Bamba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Martin manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bamba to take his back! Bamba is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB# Bamba preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Martin. Martin lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Bamba.
#T2# You can see the frustration on Bamba's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB# Bamba preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Martin. Bamba wants to escape the position.
Bamba keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB# Bamba defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB# Bamba fending off the submission attempt from Martin. #T3# Bamba tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Bamba gets back to half guard.#SUB2# Martin moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bamba. Bamba is trying to work for a sweep but Martin has mounted him! Bamba wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Bamba is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4##SUB# Martin is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bamba is defending well though. Martin let's go of the attempt for now. Bamba turns into Martin and is now in his guard.
#SUB2# Bamba drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Martin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bamba has Martin in his guard.#REVR##SUB2# Bamba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tayo Bamba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Colton Martin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2# Bamba looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Martin passes into side control.
And that's the end of the fight! Colton Martin showed his dominance in that final round. Well Martin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colton Martin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2016 |
#R1# Arlovsky fails with a takedown attempt.#CL# Arlovsky gets tackled into the cage by Martin. Martin maintains the clinch. #BC# Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arlovsky will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Arlovsky takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL2# Arlovsky takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2# Arlovsky has clasped his hands together around Martin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Martin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2# Arlovsky is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Martin has escaped the position, nice work there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Arlovsky goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Martin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Arlovsky but great work by Martin. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Arlovsky is trying to get back to half guard. Arlovsky manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1# Martin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Arlovsky throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Martin to regain full guard. Arlovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Arlovsky drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Martin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Arlovsky has Martin in his guard.#REVR# Martin postures up in Arlovsky's guard and throws a big left but Arlovsky blocks it. #SUB2# Arlovsky looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Arlovsky can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2# Arlovsky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martin defends it easily.#T2##SUB2# Arlovsky is looking for a triangle here but Martin uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Arlovsky tries to improve position but can't. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Arlovsky is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Martin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3# Martin is nestled in close to Arlovsky, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2# Arlovsky looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Arlovsky looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Arlovsky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martin pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Arlovsky looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Arlovsky looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB2# Arlovsky looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Martin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arlovsky sees it coming and defends easily. Arlovsky manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2# Arlovsky is looking for a triangle here but Martin uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Martin working away. 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 Colton Martin will probably get the nod. 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##TD2# Arlovsky shoots in and gets a takedown into Martin's guard.#SUB2# Arlovsky drops back, looking for a kneebar! Martin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Martin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Martin! #REVR# Arlovsky tries to get back to half guard but can't. Arlovsky is trying to control Martin's posture but Martin avoids it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Arlovsky gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Arlovsky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Martin is working away from the top position though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Arlovsky looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Arlovsky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martin pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2# Arlovsky looking for subs from the bottom but Martin mounts him! Arlovsky gets back to half guard.#SUB2# Arlovsky looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Arlovsky looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Arlovsky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martin pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Arlovsky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martin pulls his head out easily. #T2# Martin prevents Arlovsky from improving his position. Arlovsky makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arlovsky.#SUB2# Arlovsky is looking for a triangle but Martin pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# Arlovsky escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# Arlovsky looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Martin passes into half guard.
Arlovsky is breathing heavily. Arlovsky on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3# Arlovsky tries to get to full guard but Martin has control of the leg. Arlovsky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Martin is working away from the top position though.#SUB2# Arlovsky looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Arlovsky looking for submissions off his back. Arlovsky wants to control the action here but instead Martin manages to pass to full mount! #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Martin blocks Arlovsky's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Arlovsky is trying to escape the mount.
Arlovsky tries to control the position but Martin now has his back.
Arlovsky tries to escape the position.
Arlovsky trying to control the action but Martin just sinks the hooks in. Martin is hanging on to Arlovsky's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Martin avoiding Arlovsky 's attempts to control his hands. Martin keeps control of the position as Arlovsky tries to break free.
Martin is not going to allow Arlovsky to sit and survive in this position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colton Martin dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Martin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD2# Arlovsky closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2# Arlovsky is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2# Arlovsky is working for a kimura here but Martin manages to reverse the position and he's now in Arlovsky's guard.
Martin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Arlovsky working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Martin has passed into half guard!
#SUB2# Arlovsky looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Arlovsky looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Arlovsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB2# Arlovsky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martin pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Martin moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Arlovsky. Arlovsky can't do much from the bottom here. Arlovsky tries to buck Martin off but Martin is having none of it. Colton Martin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Arlovsky gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Arlovsky tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Martin has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Arlovsky is desperately trying to improve his position but Martin has a good base and remains in mount. Arlovsky is trying to reverse the position but instead Martin has taken his back - oops! Arlovsky trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Arlovsky tries to roll but Martin sticks to his back.
Martin is trying to stick to Arlovsky's back but Arlovsky is turning into Martin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Martin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Arlovsky.#T3# Arlovsky throws a strike but Martin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2# Arlovsky looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2# Arlovsky is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Martin rolls with it to try and escape but Arlovsky cranks on the arm and Martin is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stanislav Arlovsky!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Carlsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Carlsson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Martin up against the cage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Martin can't get the takedown.
#BC# Martin manages to break the clinch.
Carlsson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Carlsson scores with a shot to the body.
Carlsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2# Carlsson closes the distance and pushes Martin back into the cage. Carlsson gets through Martin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Carlsson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2# Carlsson jumps guard and drags Martin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. 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.#SU# Martin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Carlsson looks to land a combination but Martin avoids it well. Carlsson looks for a takedown but Martin sprawls well. Martin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1# Martin throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL# Martin closes the distance and clinches. Carlsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Martin or not. Martin tries to break the clinch but Carlsson is controlling the position. Martin really is a fat lump. Carlsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Martin's efforts to push away. Martin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Carlsson is defending well. Martin has Carlsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Carlsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colton Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him. A short left from Carlsson. Martin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martin is trying to break free. Martin is looking for a takedown. Martin is breathing heavily.#TD# Martin is trying to trip Carlsson. He has hold of a leg but Carlsson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Martin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2# Carlsson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Carlsson misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2# Martin gets tackled into the cage by Carlsson. Carlsson maintains the clinch. #TD2# Carlsson pulls Martin into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Carlsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Martin is controlling him. #ES2# Carlsson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T3# Martin is looking to break free of the clinch but Carlsson has double underhooks. Carlsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Martin. Carlsson has Martin pressed against the cage, preventing Martin from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Come on Carlsson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Carlsson lands a good knee to the midsection. Martin won't want to take too many of those. A body shot lands from Carlsson.
Carlsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2# Carlsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heidar Carlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Martin takes one on the button.#CUT2# It looks like Colton Martin has been cut.#CL2# Carlsson darts in and clinches Martin up against the cage.#TD2# Carlsson pulls guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carlsson can do anything to dispel that myth. Carlsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Martin is controlling him. #T4##SUB# Martin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #ES2# The fighters are working up against the cage. Carlsson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Martin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2# Carlsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Martin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. 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!#KD2# Carlsson drops Martin with a beautiful combination! Martin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Carlsson is looking for the KO!#ROC2# Martin is rocked! OH! Martin has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Carlsson smells blood and charges in for the finish! Carlsson unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Martin sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Heidar Carlsson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2016 |
#R1# Martin misses with a leg kick. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Martin. Franklin throws a nice looking combination but Martin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Franklin avoids the head kick by Martin.
Franklin unleashes a big counter combination but Martin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Martin really is a fat lump. Franklin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Franklin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Martin. Martin fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Franklin unleashes a big counter combination but Martin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Franklin lands with a nice combination. Martin backs away looking to recover. Franklin misses with a low kick.#T1# Martin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colton Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him. A telegraphed right hand from Martin misses the target. Franklin throws a counter combo. Martin avoids the head kick by Franklin.
Martin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Franklin avoids it really well and circles away. Martin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Franklin.
Franklin misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2# Franklin throws a nice looking combination but Martin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2# Franklin moves into the clinch. Martin takes a shot to the head. A frustrated look appears on Franklin's face as he tries to break the clinch. Franklin can't break the clinch.
#BC# Martin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Franklin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Franklin. The fighters circle momentarily. Franklin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2# Franklin darts in and clinches Martin up against the cage. Franklin scores with a nice hook to the head. Franklin wants to get back to striking at distance but Martin won't allow it.
#BC# Martin breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Martin. #T3# Franklin lands with a nice body punch. Colton Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Martin avoids the head kick by Franklin.
A jab lands there for Franklin. Franklin with a nice cross. Franklin lands a body shot.
Martin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Franklin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martin was well out of range. Poor timing from Franklin. Franklin scores with a three punch combo!
#CL# Martin clinches with his opponent.
Martin wants a takedown but no success here.
Franklin can't break the clinch.
#T4# Franklin is trying to push Martin away but Martin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC# Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#KD2# Franklin drops Martin with a beautiful combination! Martin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Franklin is looking for the KO!#ROC2# Martin is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Good work by Franklin as he checks the leg kick. Oh Martin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2# Franklin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Martin seems to have got his legs back now. Martin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD# Martin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Franklin wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Martin manages to pass to side control. Martin is breathing heavily.#SUB# Martin is working for a kimura but Franklin is defending it quite comfortably.
Franklin is concentrating on defense, preventing Martin from advancing position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeJon Franklin dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##TD# Martin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Franklin wants to control but Martin is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB# Martin seems to be looking for submissions.
#ES2# Franklin manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL2# Franklin moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC# Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franklin dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Martin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Franklin.#CL2# Franklin closes the distance and clinches.#T1# Martin letting Franklin take a breather here. Martin wants a takedown but no success here.
Martin tries to score a body lock takedown but Franklin shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Franklin can't break the clinch.
Franklin tries to break free but Martin pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Franklin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Franklin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Franklin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2# Franklin closes the distance and pushes Martin back into the cage. Martin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Franklin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colton Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him. Franklin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Franklin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD# Martin jumps into guard, dragging Franklin to the mat.
Martin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2##SU2# Franklin stands up from Martin's guard - Franklin perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2# Franklin gets in close and instigates a clinch. Franklin wants to get back to striking at distance but Martin won't allow it.
#TD# Martin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Martin manages to end up in side control. 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! Franklin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Franklin tries to kick Martin off but Martin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Franklin wants to get back to full guard but Martin has mounted him!#SUB# Martin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Franklin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T3# Franklin can't escape the position.
Franklin wants to hold on but Martin pushes him away. Franklin has given up his back here.
Martin is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Franklin up.
Franklin is trying to stand back up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB# Martin is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Franklin wants to get back to his feet. Franklin tries to escape but Martin has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB# Franklin is trying to roll into a better position but Martin has get a rear naked choke and Franklin is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Colton Martin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2016 |
#R1# Tamminen throws a series of strikes that have Martin backpedaling.
#CUT2# It looks like Colton Martin has been cut. Tamminen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Martin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Tamminen lands a nice shot that snaps Martin's head back.
#TD# Martin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Martin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Tamminen wants to get back to his feet. Martin lands some shots froms side control. This has been an exciting period of action! Tamminen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Martin asserts his dominance and retains side control. Martin 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.#T1# Tamminen tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. Tamminen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB# Martin is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Martin scores with punches from the back.
#ES2# Tamminen is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it. Martin looks to land a combination but Tamminen avoids it well. #CL# Tamminen gets tackled into the cage by Martin. Martin maintains the clinch. Tamminen gets through Martin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. The referee calls for Martin to work.
Tamminen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tamminen keeps control of Martin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2# Tamminen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC# Martin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Tamminen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Martin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Martin there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2# Martin is rocked! Tamminen knocks out Martin with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Tamminen before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Tamminen picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Tamminen!
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