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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Macotti looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Martins!
Martins trying to control but Macotti flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martins can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Macotti is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Martins knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Martins for a finish.
Martins trying to control the position but Macotti manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Macotti working for the choke. #SUB#
Macotti patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Macotti is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Martins won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Macotti off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marco Macotti!
After winning the bout, Marco Macotti 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:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aldo Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horacio Martins (ranked 19784 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Horacio Martins enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Aldo Pitbull! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Horacio Martins!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Martins looks for a takedown but Pitbull sprawls well.
Martins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pitbull tries to keep at a distance but Martins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pitbull has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Martins uses from the top position.
Martins trying to control the position from guard on top but Pitbull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pitbull might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pitbull tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitbull has Martins pulled in close to control his posture.
Pitbull lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pitbull (2) vs (0) Martins
Pitbull pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martins is keeping the position for now.
Pitbull is stalling in the full guard.
Martins is trying to control the position but Pitbull postures up.
Martins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pitbull controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pitbull is aware though and is defending well.
Pitbull is pushing down on Martins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Martins is fighting to maintain full guard but Pitbull has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Pitbull 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.
Pitbull is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pitbull (5) vs (0) Martins
Martins is looking to improve his position but Pitbull isn't that keen on the idea.
Martins wants to control but Pitbull is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull controlling the pace for now.
Martins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pitbull content just to control the position here.
Martins tries to lock up and control but Pitbull gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Martins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Martins manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pitbull is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Martins is just riding it out for now. Pitbull eventually gives up the hold.
Martins is in trouble now - Pitbull has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pitbull (8) vs (0) Martins
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pitbull sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Martins has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Pitbull (11) vs (0) Martins
Martins is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pitbull.
Pitbull not allowing Martins to control his hands.
What can Martins do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Pitbull has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Martins's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pitbull biding his time, controlling Martins.
Martins rolls, trying to escape but Pitbull keeps control of the position.
Pitbull is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Pitbull's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Martins is trying to break free.
What can Martins do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Martins rolls, trying to escape but Pitbull keeps control of the position.
Martins is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pitbull continues to stall.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Martins's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Martins do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Martins looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pitbull.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Pitbull.
Pitbull is not going to allow Martins to sit and survive in this position.
Pitbull is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Pitbull is persistently looking for the submission but Martins is defending it well.
What can Martins do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Martins is really stuck here.
Pitbull controls the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull is persistently looking for the submission but Martins is defending it well.
Martins just trying to survive but Pitbull is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Martins is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pitbull.
Pitbull is looking for the choke from the back position but Martins is controlling his hands well.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Martins wants to escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Martins keeps trying to improve his position.
Pitbull has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Martins's body.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Martins right now.
Pitbull looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Martins is controlling Pitbull 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pitbull (11) vs (2) Martins
Martins drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pitbull dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pitbull (13) vs (2) Martins
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pitbull has managed to get both his arms back between Martins's legs - danger averted.
Martins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pitbull manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pitbull (13) vs (4) Martins
Martins trying to control the position from guard on top but Pitbull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pitbull pulls Martins in close to his closed guard and prevents Martins from doing any damage or advancing position.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Pitbull is stinking the place up with his stalling.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Martins tries to free his leg and advance position but Pitbull is retaining full guard.
Martins trying to control the position from guard on top but Pitbull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pitbull looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pitbull pulls Martins in to control the position.
Martins wants to control from the top but Pitbull keeps moving.
Martins is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pitbull is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pitbull has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pitbull (15) vs (4) Martins
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Martins is trying to keep Pitbull in close.
Pitbull advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pitbull content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pitbull takes the fight on points by 15 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Durham (ranked 7585 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horacio Martins (ranked 19765 p4p, 0 weight class). Horacio Martins has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mike Durham! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Horacio Martins!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Durham goes for a double leg but Martins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Martins continues to drive forward.
Martins wants to counter with a clinch but Durham pushes him away.
Martins fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Durham to the ground. Martins is now in Durham's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Durham (0) vs (2) Martins
Martins tries to free his leg and advance position but Durham is retaining full guard.
Durham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Durham has Martins pulled in close to control his posture.
Durham controls Martins momentarily but Martins frees himself.
Durham 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durham is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durham is looking for a triangle but Martins pushes his legs off easily.
Durham looking for subs off his back but Martins has passed one foot through into half guard.
Durham is trying to get back to full guard.
Durham keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durham tries to get to full guard but Martins has control of the leg.
Durham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martins pulls his head out easily.
Martins is keen to just control but Durham is a slippery customer.
Durham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martins pulls his head out easily.
Durham has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Martins is working away from the top position though.
Durham looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Martins is looking to take a break and control but Durham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Durham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Martins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Durham keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martins prevents Durham from improving his position.
Durham looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Martins wants to free his trapped foot but Durham is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Martins prevents Durham from improving his position.
Durham trying to hold on to Martins's head to control him but Martins postures up.
Durham tries to roll over but Martins keeps him under control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Durham wants to control but Martins is keeping busy.
Martins slows the pace down in half guard.
Durham is not content to let Martins control the position.
Durham is trying to maintain the position but Martins is very close to passing his half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Durham keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durham is refusing to be controlled, as Martins sits in half guard.
Martins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Durham is just riding it out for now. Martins eventually gives up the hold.
Martins seems to be looking for submissions.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Martins prevents Durham from improving his position.
Martins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Martins wants to control but Durham is keeping him busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Durham tries to get to full guard but Martins has control of the leg.
Durham might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Martins controlling the action here.
Durham wants to control but Martins is keeping busy.
Durham gets full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Durham working for a triangle but Martins defends it easily.
Martins being controlled here momentarily.
Martins passes into half guard.
Durham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martins pulls his head out easily.
Martins tries to pass to full mount but Durham defends it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Durham wants to control the action here but instead Martins manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Durham (0) vs (5) Martins
Martins avoids the attempt from Durham to control.
Martins looking to control but Durham is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Durham wants to control but Martins is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Martins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Durham is trying to escape the mount.
Durham sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Durham is trying to control Martins's posture. Martins takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Durham! Martins is rotating here... this could be the end... Durham is out! Martins has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Horacio Martins! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Martins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Kantola tries to sprawl but Martins drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Martins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kantola is controlling Martins's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Martins wants to take a breather but Kantola is having none of it.
Kantola gets back to full guard.
Kantola lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Martins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martins is looking to stand up but Kantola isn't so interested in that idea.
Kantola not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantola wants to pass the guard but Martins is keeping the position.#T1#
Martins trying to control the position.
Kantola wants to pass the guard but Martins is keeping the position.
Kantola is stalling in the full guard.
Kantola preventing the sweep.
Kantola engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Martins gets a clinch.
Kantola lands a body punch.
Kantola lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#
It looks like Horacio Martins has been cut.
A short right from Kantola on the inside.
Kantola leaning against his opponent.
A knee to the head by Kantola.
#ROC2#
Martins is rocked!
Martins takes an elbow to the temple.
Oh Martins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kantola is looking to land a big knee to finish this one. He's got control of the head and as Martins tries to break Kantola's hands from around his neck, Kantola unloads with that fight ending knee, right up the middle! Oh man, that was nasty! Martins will need to get back to the training room and learn how to defend against the thai clinch! Oooh, his nose is a mess. Hopefully it's not broken.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Ari Kantola!
Ari Kantola tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joe Maddox (ranked 22385 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horacio Martins (ranked 20813 p4p, 699 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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 1 wins and 3 losses; Joe Maddox! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Horacio Martins!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Maddox forces Martins back against the cage and clinches.
Martins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Maddox wants a takedown.
Maddox wants a takedown but no success here.
Maddox is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Maddox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martins has Maddox pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maddox manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maddox is working for takedown but Martins is calmly controlling the position for now.
Martins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maddox has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Martins after a bit of a struggle.
Martins jumps guard but Maddox turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Maddox tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maddox drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Martins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maddox avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maddox (2) vs (0) Martins
Maddox is taking a breather. Martins 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.
Martins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Martins is looking for a sweep. Maddox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maddox is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martins tries to get to full guard but Maddox has control of the leg.
Martins trying to hold on to Maddox's head to control him but Maddox postures up.
Martins wants to sweep but Maddox has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Maddox (5) vs (0) Martins
Martins can't do much from the bottom here.
Maddox taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martins is looking for a sweep.
Martins struggling a bit here.
Maddox controls the position from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox continues to stall.
Martins manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maddox (5) vs (2) Martins
Maddox tries to get to full guard but Martins has control of the leg.
Maddox is not content to let Martins control the position.
Maddox is doing well to control the position and prevent Martins from advancing to side control.
Maddox is defending against the submission attempts here by Martins.
Maddox is holding on to half guard well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Martins is trying to control. Maddox wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Martins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maddox is just riding it out for now. Martins eventually gives up the hold.
Maddox has a hand on Martins's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Martins takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Maddox (5) vs (5) Martins
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maddox is looking to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Maddox 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.
Martins prevents Maddox from improving his position.
Maddox desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Maddox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maddox is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Maddox's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Maddox trying to get back to full guard but Martins takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maddox (5) vs (8) Martins
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martins is working for a guillotine from mount but Maddox frees his head quite easily.
Maddox manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Martins trying to pass the guard but Maddox defending well.
Maddox might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Martins is looking to stall here but Maddox recovers full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Maddox managing to control the position.
Martins tries to free his leg and advance position but Maddox is retaining full guard.
Maddox wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Maddox has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Martins trying to control but Maddox is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Martins is fighting to break Maddox's control of his arms but Maddox is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Martins looking to pass the guard.
Maddox manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martins manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maddox (7) vs (8) Martins
Martins is trying to hold Maddox in close to prevent damage but Maddox has managed to pass into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Martins wants to get back to full guard.
Maddox slows the pace down in half guard.
Maddox prevents Martins from improving his position.
Maddox seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Martins won't allow Maddox to pass to mount.
Martins wants to get back to full guard but Maddox has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maddox (10) vs (8) Martins
Maddox working away.
Martins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maddox wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Martins tries to bench press Maddox off him but Maddox keeps the position.
Martins can't do much from the bottom here.
Martins tries to bench press Maddox off him but Maddox keeps the position.
Martins is letting Maddox control him for a moment.
Martins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Maddox is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Martins tries to buck Maddox off but Maddox is having none of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Martins is trying to control Maddox's posture but Maddox avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maddox is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Martins's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
EMP Monday Madness
Date: Mar 05, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ari Kantola (ranked 5585 p4p, 552 weight class) and Horacio Martins (ranked 21445 p4p, 767 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Ari Kantola! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Horacio Martins!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Martins drives through and clinches with Kantola against the cage.
Kantola decides to pull guard.
Kantola trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Martins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kantola is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantola trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kantola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantola controlling Martins's posture.
Martins stopping the sweep attempt from Kantola.
Martins tries to free his leg and advance position but Kantola is retaining full guard.
Kantola has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kantola's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantola lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kantola (2) vs (0) Martins
Martins controls Kantola momentarily but Kantola frees himself.
Martins wants to sweep but no luck.
Martins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kantola can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kantola looking to pass the guard.
Martins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kantola doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kantola manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kantola looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kantola wants to pass the guard but Martins is keeping the position.
Kantola engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Martins is trying to keep Kantola in close.
Kantola slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Further stalling from Kantola.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kantola wants to pass the guard but Martins is keeping the position.
Kantola not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kantola has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Martins keeping full guard, as Kantola tries to pass.
Kantola's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Martins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Martins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kantola doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kantola manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kantola wants to pass the guard but Martins is keeping the position.
Martins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kantola controls the pace.
Kantola slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kantola (5) vs (0) Martins
A lull in the action here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Kantola is stinking the place up with his stalling.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kantola.
Martins tries to improve position but can't.
Kantola takes a little break here. Martins wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Martins tries to buck Kantola off but Kantola is having none of it.
Kantola moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Martins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kantola controls the position.
Kantola advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kantola (7) vs (0) Martins
Kantola controlling the pace for now.
Martins is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kantola sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Martins is working to get back to half guard.
Kantola takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Martins tries to reverse the position but Kantola maintains control.
Martins is still trying to improve position.
Kantola tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Martins is desperately trying to improve his position but Kantola has a good base and remains in mount.
Kantola controlling the position easily from mount.
Martins tries to hold on but Kantola pushes him away.
Kantola controlling his opponent.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kantola continues to hold on tight.
Martins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kantola content just to control the position here.
Martins regains half guard.
Kantola works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kantola (10) vs (0) Martins
Kantola takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Martins is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kantola sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kantola seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Martins for as long as he can get away with.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martins is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kantola takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Ari Kantola decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Abroham Lincoln (ranked 4482 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horacio Martins (ranked 21063 p4p, 704 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Abroham Lincoln! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Horacio Martins!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lincoln keeps the fight on the outside.
Lincoln keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lincoln clinches up against the cage.
Martins stops a takedown attempt from Lincoln.
Lincoln decides to pull guard.
Lincoln not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lincoln wants to hit a switch here but Martins passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lincoln there! Score +3 for passing guard: Lincoln (0) vs (3) Martins
Martins looking to take Lincoln's back but Lincoln rolls and after a scramble, Lincoln ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Lincoln to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lincoln (2) vs (3) Martins
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martins wants to sweep here but Lincoln controlling him for the moment.
Martins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Martins trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lincoln defends it easily.
Martins working a defensive guard here.
Martins is looking to sweep but instead, Lincoln has passed into half guard.
Martins is looking for a sweep. Lincoln is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Martins actively working from the bottom here.
Lincoln is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Martins! Score +3 for passing guard: Lincoln (5) vs (3) Martins
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln controlling the position easily from mount.
Martins is trying to escape the mount.
Martins tries to hold on but Lincoln pushes him away.
Lincoln sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Martins is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martins wants to control but Lincoln is having none of it.
Lincoln controlling the position easily from mount.
Martins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lincoln prevents Martins from getting the reversal.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Martins is still trying to improve position.
We've been hearing good reports from Lincoln'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.
Lincoln can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Martins is looking to escape.
Martins tries to lock up and control but Lincoln gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Martins working to try and regain half guard.
Lincoln tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln avoids the attempt from Martins to control.
Lincoln trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lincoln controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martins working to try and regain half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Martins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lincoln controlling from the full mount.
Lincoln can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Martins is looking to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln controlling from mount.
Lincoln avoids the attempt from Martins to control.
Martins tries to reverse the position but Lincoln maintains control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lincoln avoids the attempt from Martins to control.
Martins is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Martins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Martins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Martins slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Martins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lincoln is working away from the top position though.
Lincoln performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Martins is staying active underneath Lincoln, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Martins wants to improve his position but Lincoln is controlling well.
Lincoln wants to take a breather but Martins is having none of it.
Martins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lincoln is working away from the top position though.
Martins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Martins is trying to control but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Martins is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Martins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Martins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Martins is trying to keep Lincoln in close.
Martins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lincoln haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lincoln stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Martins controlling the position.
Lincoln trying to control but Martins is working from the bottom.
Martins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Martins keeping full guard, as Lincoln tries to pass.
Martins looking to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Martins has Lincoln pulled in close to control his posture.
Lincoln controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lincoln takes the fight on points by 5 to 3. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Horacio Martins (ranked 21055 p4p, 746 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 25429 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Horacio Martins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John Smith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Martins dives in and scores a takedown into Smith's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Martins (2) vs (0) Smith
Martins stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Martins (5) vs (0) Smith
Smith struggling a bit here.
Martins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is letting Martins control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martins has hold of Smith's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Smith seems comfortable defending it but Martins has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Smith is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Smith is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Martins couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Horacio Martins! |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mortis Cadaver (ranked 5774 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horacio Martins (ranked 20869 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Mortis Cadaver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Horacio Martins!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cadaver forces Martins back against the cage and clinches.
Martins fails to pull guard.
Cadaver looking for a takedown.
Cadaver wants a takedown but no success here.
Cadaver is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Martins is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mortis Cadaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cadaver gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Martins is trying to pull guard but Cadaver has him pressed against the cage.
Martins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cadaver is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Martins is defending well.
Cadaver has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Martins regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cadaver (2) vs (0) Martins
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Martins holds on and takes a little breather.
Cadaver has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadaver is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martins wants to sweep here but Cadaver controlling him for the moment.
Martins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cadaver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cadaver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cadaver sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Martins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cadaver defends it easily.
Martins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cadaver is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Martins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cadaver defends well.
We've been hearing that Cadaver has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Martins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadaver engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cadaver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cadaver slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cadaver passes Martins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cadaver is thwarting Martins's attempts to control the position.
Martins trying to get back to full guard but Cadaver takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cadaver (5) vs (0) Martins
Cadaver looking to control and managing it successfully.
Martins sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Martins is looking to improve his position.
Martins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Martins looking to control.
Cadaver stays in close to Martins's body and controls the position.
Martins trying to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Martins wants to control the position but Cadaver says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Martins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Martins wants to get back to full guard.
Cadaver wants to pass to mount but Martins is defending the position.
Martins trying to get back to full guard but Cadaver takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cadaver (8) vs (0) Martins
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Martins prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Martins is desperately trying to improve his position but Cadaver has a good base and remains in mount.
Cadaver can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Martins is looking to escape.
Cadaver tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Martins tries to lock up and control but Cadaver gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Martins is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Cadaver is staying active.
Cadaver controlling the position easily from mount.
Martins regains half guard.
Martins trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Cadaver manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cadaver (11) vs (0) Martins
Cadaver looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Martins tries to hold on but Cadaver pushes him away.
Martins regains half guard.
Martins trying to control from the bottom.
Cadaver keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Martins tries to get to full guard but Cadaver has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Martins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Martins is pulling down on Cadaver's head to control his posture.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Martins trying to keep a closed guard but Cadaver is proving a slippery customer.
Martins throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cadaver uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cadaver (14) vs (0) Martins
Cadaver controls the position.
Martins is trying to work for a sweep but Cadaver has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cadaver (16) vs (0) Martins
Martins is trying desperately to improve position.
Martins 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.
Cadaver content just to control the position here.
Martins tries to lock up and control but Cadaver gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cadaver controlling the position easily from mount.
Martins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cadaver controlling the pace for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Martins tries to hold on but Cadaver postures up.
Martins can't escape the position.
Martins wants to hold on but Cadaver pushes him away.
Cadaver controlling from mount.
Martins can't escape the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cadaver controlling from the full mount.
Martins working to try and regain half guard.
Martins reaches up and pulls Cadaver towards him, trying to control the position. Cadaver manages to get a guillotine from the mount though! This could be big trouble for Martins! Martins tries to roll over - now Cadaver is on the bottom but the guillotine is really deep and Martins has to tap out! Great work there by Cadaver!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mortis Cadaver!
Mortis Cadaver 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Martins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kaleva defends it nicely.
Martins doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaleva circles away.
Kaleva throws out a counter right but Martins avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Kaleva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Martins to the mat! Martins manages to get full guard.
Kaleva trying to control the position from guard on top but Martins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaleva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kaleva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kaleva is in close to Martins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins is trying to keep Kaleva in close.
Kaleva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kaleva lands a couple of digs.
Kaleva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Martins'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.
Martins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Kaleva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaleva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kaleva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Martins is rocked!
Kaleva gets to his feet and stands over Martins, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Martins felt that one! Kaleva unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Martins from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ahti Kaleva!
Ahti Kaleva thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Cojuangco or perhaps it was just good defense by Martins, which made it look bad.
Martins darts in looking for a takedown but Cojuangco gets double underhooks and turns Martins into the cage.
Cojuangco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martins as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Martins shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Martins was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cojuangco is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Martins off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I would not like to be Martins right now.
It looks like Cojuangco might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Cojuangco has the hooks in. Martins is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Martins is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Well, with Cojuangco on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Martins is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Martins tries to escape but Cojuangco has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Martins is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cojuangco trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Martins doesn't escape. #T2#
Cojuangco controlling well, preventing Martins from escaping the position.
What can Martins do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Cojuangco is not going to allow Martins to sit and survive in this position. #T3#
Cojuangco is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Cojuangco's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cojuangco is continuing to stall.
Martins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Martins manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cojuangco's guard. Nice work there by Martins.
Martins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Martins wants to pass the guard but Cojuangco is keeping the position.
Martins preventing the sweep.
Cojuangco is pulling down on Martins's head. It's preventing any offense from Martins, at least for the moment.
Martins slips nicely into half guard.
Cojuangco tries to roll over but Martins keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Martins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cojuangco wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Boy Cojuangco dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cojuangco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martins sprawls well. Martins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cojuangco gets slowly back to his feet.
Martins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cojuangco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Martins gets a takedown into half guard.
Cojuangco works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cojuangco is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
More stalling from Cojuangco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Martins preventing the sweep.
Cojuangco keeps trying to improve his position.
Martins trying to control the position from guard on top but Cojuangco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cojuangco is pulling down on Martins's head. It's preventing any offense from Martins, at least for the moment.
Martins trying to control but Cojuangco is working from the bottom. #SU#
Martins decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cojuangco, up you get!
Cojuangco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horacio Martins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Boy Cojuangco.
Cojuangco shoots in and drives through. Martins sprawls well.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cojuangco fails with the takedown.
Cojuangco shoots in for a double leg but Martins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cojuangco takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cojuangco is breathing heavily.#TD#
Cojuangco gets caught flat footed, as Martins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Martins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Martins looking to pass the guard.
Horacio Martins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cojuangco pulls Martins in close to prevent any damage.
Martins tries to free his leg and advance position but Cojuangco is retaining full guard.
Cojuangco has his hands on Martins's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Cojuangco keeping moving, preventing Martins from controlling successfully.
Cojuangco is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Martins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cojuangco pulls Martins in close to prevent any damage.
The adventures of Cojuangco the control monster continue. Boring.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Martins stuffs the takedown attempt from Cojuangco. Cojuangco gets slowly back to his feet.
Cojuangco wants to clinch.
Martins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cojuangco can do to turn this around?#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cojuangco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Martins defends well and Cojuangco ends up having to push Martins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cojuangco shoots for a double leg takedown but Martins sprawls well. He's pushed Cojuangco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cojuangco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martins sprawls well. Martins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cojuangco gets slowly back to his feet.
Martins attempts a counter takedown but Cojuangco avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Martins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cojuangco did well to prevent Martins getting side control.
Cojuangco is not content to let Martins control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martins performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Martins prevents Cojuangco from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horacio Martins dominated that second round.
That's time! Martins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cojuangco stuffs the takedown attempt from Martins. Martins gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Cojuangco as Martins shoots in.
Cojuangco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Martins pinned against the cage. Martins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Martins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cojuangco, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cojuangco tries to circle away but Martins has him pinned against the cage.
Martins lands an elbow inside that Cojuangco shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Tony Boy Cojuangco has been cut.#TD2#
Cojuangco decides to pull guard.
Cojuangco is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Martins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cojuangco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cojuangco keeping full guard, as Martins tries to pass.
Martins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cojuangco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Martins being controlled here momentarily.
Cojuangco 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#
Martins wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Cojuangco stalling.
Martins is in trouble now - Cojuangco has advanced to mount!
Cojuangco controlling from the full mount.
Martins is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Cojuangco tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Martins wants to hold on but Cojuangco pushes him away.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform me that Cojuangco has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cojuangco fails to move to back control.
Martins wants to hold on but Cojuangco pushes him away.
Cojuangco controlling from the full mount.
Cojuangco with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Cojuangco fails to advance to Martins's back.
Cojuangco controlling from mount. #T4#
Martins wants to hold on but Cojuangco pushes him away.
Cojuangco controlling the position easily from mount.
Martins stops Cojuangco from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Martins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martins tries to hold on but Cojuangco pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Boy Cojuangco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cojuangco has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Boy Cojuangco!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Martins rushes Panado and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Panado is trying to trip Martins. He has hold of a leg but Martins is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Panado persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Martins looking to control.
Panado wants to pass the guard but Martins is keeping the position.
Panado prevents Martins from getting back to his feet.
Panado stands and throws Martins's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Panado working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Panado tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Martins struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Panado tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Martins manages to get back to half guard.
Martins is trying to control but can't.
Martins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Panado wants to pass to mount but Martins is defending the position.
Panado works his way into side control.
Martins tries to improve position but can't.
Panado advances nicely into full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Panado has hold of Martins's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Martins manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Martins is desperately trying to improve his position but Panado has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Martins tries to hold on but Panado postures up.#SUB2#
Panado 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. Martins turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Panado off and cradles Martins's limp body as Panado celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Ernesto Panado!
An out of breath Ernesto Panado 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:
DARE 7
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Miles moves into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Miles.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miles.
Miles keeps control of Martins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Martins can't break the clinch.
Miles drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Martins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Martins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Miles walks away with a smile on his face. Martins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Martins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Miles throws a shot to the body.
Miles swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Martins.
Martins throws a head kick that misses
and Miles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles works Martins's body with a nice hook.
Miles scores with a jab to the body.
Martins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miles scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martins tries for a takedown but Miles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Miles stuns Martins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Martins throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Miles moves into range and clinches up with Martins.
Miles stalling.
Miles lands a nice uppercut.
Martins is looking to break free of the clinch but Miles has double underhooks.
Miles lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Miles prevents a body shot from Martins.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Miles takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Miles lands with a right to the head.
Martins tries to pull guard but Miles won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horacio Martins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miles lands a body punch in the clinch.
Miles lands a right hand. #ROC2#
Martins is rocked!
Miles lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Martins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miles creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Martins with a big uppercut! Martins tries to clinch up but Miles pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Martins to the mat! Martins covers up and Miles unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alfred Miles!
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Event:
DARE 3
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
A jab from Clerence misses.
Martins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clerence defends it nicely.
Martins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clerence is trying hard to land a takedown here. Martins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Martins is looking to clinch.
Clerence swinging wildly here.
Martins tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Clerence manages to circle out of the way.
Clerence has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD#
Martins drives through with a takedown into 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins stopping the sweep attempt from Clerence.
Clerence has his hands on Martins's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clerence 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.#T1#
Clerence is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Clerence is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Clerence utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Martins trying to control the position from guard on top but Clerence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Clerence can do anything to dispel that myth.
Martins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Martins is looking to clinch but Clerence is avoiding it.
Clerence digs a good body shot into Martins's ribs.
Clerence connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD2#
Clerence shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Martins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Martins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martins working a defensive guard here.
Clerence lands a couple of elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martins is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've been hearing good reports from Martins'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martins trying to control but Clerence is working from the bottom. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clerence is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Clerence throwing strikes from guard but Martins blocks nicely.
Martins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clerence really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Martins has momentary wrist control but Clerence slips an elbow through the middle.
Martins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clerence is one step ahead there.
Martins working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Martins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clerence's guard. #REVR#
Clerence is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Martins trying to control the position from guard on top but Clerence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clerence looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Martins puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeMarus Clerence 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##TD2#
Clerence drives through with a takedown into guard.
Martins keeping moving, preventing Clerence from controlling successfully.
Clerence stands up over Martins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Martins wants to stand and escape but Clerence is having none of it.
Martins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Martins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clerence trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1##SU#
Martins gets to his feet - Clerence follows without any prompting.
Clerence digs a good hook to Martins's body.
Martins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clerence counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Clerence bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Martins's head backwards.
Martins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Clerence.
Martins avoids the body shot from Clerence.
Clerence swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Clerence has taken the fight to the clinch.
Martins dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Martins tries a knee to the head but Clerence blocks it.
#T2#
Clerence has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Martins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Clerence escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clerence cracks Martins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Clerence swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clerence swinging wildly here.
Clerence is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Martins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Martins lands in his opponent's guard.
Clerence avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Martins slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Clerence manages to get to full guard.
Horacio Martins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Martins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clerence's guard.
Martins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clerence keeps working.
Martins content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Clerence trying to control here.
#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.
Clerence is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Martins is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SU#
Martins escapes and gets back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some wild striking there from Clerence.
Martins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Clerence.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but DeMarus Clerence will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Clerence connects with a single shot there.
Clerence scores with a jab to the head.
Martins looks to land a right hand but Clerence moved out of range.
Clerence rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clerence lands with a good body shot.
Clerence lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Martins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clerence sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Martins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Martins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clerence avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clerence misses with a few strikes there.
Clerence shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Martins tries to clinch but Clerence moves out of range.
Horacio Martins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Clerence, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Clerence does no damage.
Clerence takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martins punishes Clerence's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice takedown defense from Clerence. No joy for Martins on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horacio Martins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clerence tries to score with a low kick but Martins moves his leg out of the way.
Martins tries to clinch but Clerence moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Clerence. No joy for Martins on that attempt.
Martins moves in looking to clinch but Clerence pushes him off.
Clerence throws a counter combo.
Clerence looks to land a combination but Martins avoids it well.
Martins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clerence sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Martins somewhat.#T2#
Martins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab lands there for Clerence.
Clerence shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Martins defends it nicely.
Martins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Clerence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martins throws a hook to the side of Clerence's head but Clerence sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martins shoots in for a takedown but Clerence shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Martins wants to clinch but Clerence slips to the side
and Clerence counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martins fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3#
Martins tries to bum rush Clerence with a series of wild strikes but Clerence uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DeMarus Clerence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clerence scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clerence keeps the fight on the outside.
Clerence shoots in looking for a takedown. Martins tries to sprawl out of it but Clerence keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Martins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Clerence cracks a nice hook into Martins's ribs.
Martins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Martins backs off Clerence throws a huge counter combo but Martins manages to avoid it all.
Martins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clerence throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Clerence, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T4#
Martins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clerence tries to avoid it but Martins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clerence to the ground. Clerence escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Clerence misses with a wild body shot.
Martins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clerence was well out of range. Poor timing from Martins.
Martins looks for a takedown but Clerence sprawls well.
Clerence scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Martins doesn't seem bothered though.
Clerence circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Martins closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Clerence sneaks out the side door and pushes Martins away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clerence bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Horacio Martins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeMarus Clerence is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Martins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeMarus Clerence comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Clerence winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeMarus Clerence!
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jules Winnfield and Horacio Martins. Horacio Martins is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Jules Winnfield! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Horacio Martins!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Martins tries to clinch
and Winnfield counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Winnfield (2) vs (0) Martins
Winnfield postures up.
Winnfield is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Winnfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martins looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Winnfield has picked Martins up and slammed him! Martins can't keep hold of the triangle and Winnfield manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Winnfield (5) vs (0) Martins
Martins tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winnfield controls the position.
Winnfield tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Winnfield has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Martins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Winnfield is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Martins's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winnfield thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Martins prevents Winnfield from moving into mount.
Martins is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Martins is in trouble now - Winnfield has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Winnfield (8) vs (0) Martins
Winnfield controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Martins is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Winnfield (8) vs (2) Martins
Martins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Winnfield looking to control.
Martins trying to control the position from guard on top but Winnfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winnfield working for a triangle but Martins defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Winnfield is pulling down on Martins's head. It's preventing any offense from Martins, at least for the moment.
Martins trying to control but Winnfield is working from the bottom.
Martins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martins keeps trying to improve his position.
Martins trying to control the position from guard on top but Winnfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winnfield looking for subs off his back but Martins has passed one foot through into half guard.
Martins is looking to take a break and control but Winnfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Winnfield slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield keeping moving, preventing Martins from controlling successfully.
Martins is pushing down on Winnfield's leg trying to pass to half guard. Winnfield is fighting to maintain full guard but Martins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Martins is trying to control. Winnfield wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Winnfield slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Winnfield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martins defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martins trying to control the position from guard on top but Winnfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield pulls Martins in close to prevent any damage.
Martins trying to control but Winnfield is working from the bottom.
Winnfield working for submissions but it's allowed Martins to get to half guard.
Winnfield slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield keeping moving, preventing Martins from controlling successfully.
Winnfield pulls Martins in close to prevent any damage.
Winnfield throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Winnfield pulls Martins in close to prevent any damage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Winnfield (10) vs (2) Martins
Martins moves into full guard.
Martins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Winnfield drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Martins manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Winnfield has Martins in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Winnfield (10) vs (4) Martins
Winnfield managing to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Martins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Winnfield is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Martins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Martins preventing the sweep.
Winnfield keeping moving, preventing Martins from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Martins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Winnfield controlling the position.
Winnfield has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Martins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Winnfield has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Martins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield controls Martins momentarily but Martins frees himself.
Winnfield wants to sweep here but Martins controlling him for the moment.
Winnfield keeping full guard, as Martins tries to pass.
Martins trying to control but Winnfield is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield has his feet on Martins's thighs here. He's pushed Martins 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! Martins screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jules Winnfield! |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Horacio Martins and Fedro Emiliodingko. Fedro Emiliodingko is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Horacio Martins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Fedro Emiliodingko!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Emiliodingko slaps away a takedown attempt from Martins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Martins moves into the clinch.
Martins is pressed up against the cage. Emiliodingko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Martins down to the mat. Martins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Emiliodingko dives in and grabs Martins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Martins pushes down on Emiliodingko's head and hops out.
Emiliodingko rushes Martins and presses him up against the cage.
Emiliodingko wants a takedown but no success here.
Horacio Martins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedro Emiliodingko.
Emiliodingko tries for a takedown but Martins manages to get underhooks.
Martins manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub 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.
Martins keeping full guard, as Emiliodingko tries to pass.
Emiliodingko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Martins manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Emiliodingko has Martins in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martins (2) vs (0) Emiliodingko
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins trying to control but Emiliodingko is working from the bottom.
Martins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Emiliodingko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emiliodingko looking for a guillotine here but Martins defends easily.
Emiliodingko is looking for a triangle here but Martins uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Martins (5) vs (0) Emiliodingko
Emiliodingko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Emiliodingko manages to get back to half guard.
Martins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Emiliodingko keeps working.
Emiliodingko actively working from the bottom here.
Emiliodingko won't allow Martins to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martins is looking for a kimura here.
Emiliodingko actively working from the bottom here.
Emiliodingko is trying to get back to full guard.
Emiliodingko looking for submissions off his back.
Emiliodingko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Martins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Emiliodingko is trying to get back to full guard.
Emiliodingko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martins pulls his head out easily.
Emiliodingko wants to improve his position but Martins is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martins trying to control the pace.
Emiliodingko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Emiliodingko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Emiliodingko tries to get to full guard but Martins has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emiliodingko moves into full guard.
Emiliodingko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Emiliodingko has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Martins 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 Emiliodingko. Score +3 for passing guard: Martins (8) vs (0) Emiliodingko
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Emiliodingko's face as Martins controls the position.
Emiliodingko is trying to improve his position.
Emiliodingko sneaks back into half guard.
Emiliodingko is trying to get back to full guard.
Martins is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emiliodingko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Martins trying to control from half guard but Emiliodingko is working away.
Emiliodingko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martins pulls his head out easily.
Emiliodingko actively working from the bottom here.
Martins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Emiliodingko defends it well.
Emiliodingko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Martins wants to control but Emiliodingko is keeping him busy.
Emiliodingko gets back to full guard.
Martins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Emiliodingko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martins defends well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Emiliodingko looking for a triangle here. Martins is fighting it but it looks tight! Emiliodingko pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Martins is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fedro Emiliodingko! |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Horacio Martins and Jack Zack. Zack is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by PnB Rock - Selfish. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Horacio Martins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jack Zack!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Zack closes the distance and clinches.
Zack ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zack no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Martins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Martins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zack on the ground.
Zack had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martins defends it easily.
Martins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zack is looking for a triangle but Martins pushes his legs off easily.
Zack wants to control but Martins passes easily into half guard.
Zack 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.
Zack trying to get back to full guard but Martins takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Martins (3) vs (0) Zack
Martins content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zack tries to improve his position but Martins has taken his back! Martins has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Zack tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Martins pushes Zack away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Horacio Martins! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2016 |
#R1#
dGreat scores with a jab.
dGreat scores with a nice strike.
Martins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
dGreat lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
dGreat scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
dGreat throws a series of strikes that have Martins backpedaling.
#ROC#
Martins is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Horacio Martins has been cut.
Crack! dGreat connects with the perfect overhand right and Martins falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for dGreat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oby dGreat!
Oby dGreat thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Zack and Horacio Martins. Zack comes to the cage accompanied by PnB Rock - Selfish. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jack Zack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Horacio Martins!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Martins doesn't manage to clinch there - Zack circles away.
Martins gets tackled into the cage by Zack. Zack maintains the clinch.
Martins has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Zack is trying to keep an underhook but Martins manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zack (0) vs (2) Martins
Martins is trying to control. Zack wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zack is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Martins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zack gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins trying to control the position from guard on top but Zack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zack could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Zack has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Martins should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Zack has tightened it up now! Martins 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 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jack Zack! |
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Event:
TUF semis 4
Date: Oct 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Martins takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Parkin. Martins shrugs it off though.
Parkin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Martins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Martins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Parkin has knocked Martins down with a huge combo! Parkin steps away and waves a wobbly Martins back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Martins is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Horacio Martins has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martins circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Parkin. Martins falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Parkin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Corey Parkin!
Our winner, Corey Parkin, 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:
Sin City 8 Prince vs. Wright
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Mason throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martins.
Mason slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mason scores with a hook.
Mason dives in and grabs Martins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Martins pushes down on Mason's head and hops out.#CL2#
Martins moves into the clinch.
Mason is pushing Martins up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A left hand lands to the body for Mason.
A short left from Mason. #BC#
Mason breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Martins with that takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Mason as he connects with a hook.#ROC#
Martins is rocked!#CL#
Mason rushes Martins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mason.
Martins is still on wobbly legs! Can Mason finish him?
Mason definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mason lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martins backwards. #BC#
Mason breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mason flashes Martins a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Martins's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Martins crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Mason punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Mason!
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Event:
DFC Sin City 1
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Device scores with a head kick. Martins tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Martins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Device as he avoids it easily.
Device connects with a body shot.
Combat Device seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Device throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Martins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Martins shoots in for a takedown but Device shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Device darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Device swats away the attempt to clinch by Martins.
Martins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Device! Martins is backing up but he can't get away as Device lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Martins and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Combat Device!
Combat Device decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
BBP 3
Date: Jul 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Martins fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Destroyer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ground and pound from Destroyer seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Destroyer scores with a couple of short elbows.
Destroyer working the ground and pound from side control.
Destroyer throws a strike aimed at the side of Martins's head but Martins avoids it well.
Destroyer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Martins is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Destroyer is controlling him well.
Martins manages to get back to half guard.
Martins controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Destroyer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Martins is trying to stand back up but Destroyer is controlling him
Destroyer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Destroyer is nestled in close to Martins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1##SUB#
Destroyer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Martins actively working from the bottom here.
Destroyer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Destroyer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Martins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Martins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Destroyer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Destroyer's back!
Destroyer trying to control but not successfully.
Destroyer staying busy and making it hard for Martins to control.
Destroyer trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Martins controlling well, preventing Destroyer from escaping the position.
#T2##SUB2#
Martins is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Destroyer with him. Destroyer is trying to defend but Martins has an arm under the chin now! Destroyer grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Horacio Martins!
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